Supply Chain Life Cycle Manager

Ciena

Supply Chain Life Cycle Manager managing global supply chain operations. Leading cross-functional teams in product lifecycle phases and optimizing supply chain performance.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the extended operations team through all product lifecycle (LCM) phases, including R&D, NPI, sustaining, and EOL
Work with cross functional teams (R&D, product engineering, capacity, test engineering, etc) to drive improvements to product (yield, cost, supply assurance,etc.)
Formalize and execute operations strategies that deliver cost-optimized, reliable products to market
Drive contract manufacturers (CMs) to achieve output plans, resolving constraints such as capacity, yields, quality and Clear to Build (CTB) to meet forecasts
Navigate supply chain disruptions by establishing safety stock strategies and escalating material issues to Global Commodity Managers (GCM) teams
Define and execute supply chain architecture strategies that balance agility, inventory levels, and minimize material liabilities and cost
Establish safety stock strategies to drive supply continuity and assurances
Generate manufacturing plans and ensure supplier readiness to deliver timely fulfillment of new product to volume ramp
Measure CM performance through KPI tracking and communicate at supplier performance meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–10 years of experience in Operations and Supply Chain Management
Proven expertise in Operations and Planning, with knowledge of telecommunication or optical technologies
Strong understanding of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and product engineering
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA preferred
PMP certification: nice to have
Willingness to work and travel across time zones and outside of standard business hours (as required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision plans
participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
company-paid holidays
paid sick leave
vacation time

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Hard Skills & Tools

Operations ManagementSupply Chain ManagementNew Product Introduction (NPI)Manufacturing PlanningKPI TrackingCost OptimizationProduct Lifecycle Management (LCM)Yield ImprovementQuality AssuranceSafety Stock Strategies

Soft Skills

LeadershipCross-functional CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationStrategic PlanningNegotiationAdaptabilityTeam ManagementAnalytical ThinkingDecision Making

Certifications

PMP CertificationBachelor's Degree in BusinessBachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Supply ChainMBA