Lead and early supplier engagement in Rockwell Automation's Common Product Development (CPD) process.
Lead supplier driven cost improvement activities.
Support NPI and Continuation team's product cost targets through establishment of best-in-class cost for new components.
Drive execution of ISC Supply Chain Material Readiness (SCMR) which includes the utilization of the ISC Part Tracker and Critical Part Process risk management.
Reduce product risk through proper sourcing strategy development and execution.
Drive use of 'Preferred' suppliers.
Provide NPI or Continuation team with supply chain risk assessments which include obsolescence, delivery, currency, logistics, political and other risks.
Project manages the communication and activities between the NPI or Continuation team and Sourcing/Procurement. (i.e. source selection, supplier negotiations, sourcing strategy development, supplier issue resolution, etc.)
Facilitates the establishment of supply management parameter guidelines with buyers and planners. (i.e. production authorization agreements, schedule agreements, lot size, lead time, logistics, packaging, etc.)
Drive Sourcing Process Improvements through elimination of variation and waste, focusing on continuous process improvement.
Promote Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodology in the NPI and Continuation teams.
Interface and build relationships with Development Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Component Engineering, Business Unit Management, Sourcing, Operations Management, Industrialization Planning, Supplier Quality, Marketing and Finance.
Conduct tasks in accordance with all applicable health, safety, quality and environmental regulations & laws as well as Rockwell Automation policies and procedures.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
The ability to travel 10% of the time.
8+ years of supply chain, sourcing, project management or operations management experience.
Project Management (PMP) certification
Lean/continuous improvement certifications
Experience managing projects requiring identification of goals, resources and approaches.
Experienced with procurement, MRP, inventory, logistics and production principles.
Benefits
Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
401k
Paid Time off
Parental and Caregiver Leave
Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
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Hard skills
supply chain managementsourcing strategy developmentproject managementcost improvementrisk managementprocurementinventory managementlogisticsproduction principlesDesign for Six Sigma (DFSS)