At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.
The Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and delivers innovative lifesaving products and software solutions to EMS, hospital, public safety, and military customers globally. Products include AEDs, trauma kits, ventilators, temperature management solutions, and more. Our dedicated employees take pride in their commitment to improving patient outcomes while delivering world-class customer service.
At ZOLL, you won't just have a job. You'll have a career—and a purpose.
Join our team. It's a great time to be a part of ZOLL!
ZOLL Medical does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need ZOLL immigration sponsorship (e.g. H1B, TN, STEM, OPT, etc.) either now or in the future.
Job Summary
At ZOLL, supply continuity is critical to delivering life saving medical devices. The Component Lifecycle & Obsolescence Manager will be the subject matter expert responsible for protecting that continuity by proactively managing the complex component end of life (EOL) and obsolescence risk across ZOLL's product portfolio. This role serves as the single threaded owner for component lifecycle management, partnering closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product teams to ensure long-term product support while balancing inventory, cost, and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate is detail oriented, comfortable working with large data sets, and confident influencing cross functional decisions that impact patient critical products.
Essential Functions
Own the end of life (EOL) and obsolescence management process for all electronic, electromechanical, and custom components
Maintain accurate lifecycle status, run out timelines, and risk assessments tied to active and sustaining products
Track supplier notifications including PCNs, NRNDs, and EOL announcements
Develop run out analyses and last time buy (LTB) recommendations aligned with:
Product roadmaps
Forecast demand
Regulatory and quality considerations
Balance inventory risk, cost exposure, and long-term support requirements
Provide clear decision data to Procurement, Engineering, and Product leaders
Drive projects with Engineering to:
Evaluate alternate components
Support form fit function replacements
Align redesign timelines with component lifecycle risk
Work with Quality and Regulatory to ensure lifecycle decisions support compliance and documentation requirements
Coordinate with Manufacturing and Planning to prevent supply disruption
Partner with suppliers to:
Influence LTB deadlines and LTB product availability
Negotiate pricing and executing LTBs
Establish and continuously improve standardized component EOL and obsolescence processes
Strengthen visibility and cadence around lifecycle risk (12–36-month horizon)
Serve as the primary escalation point for component lifecycle risk within the organization
Required/Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
10+ years in Procurement, Supply Chain, Component Engineering, or related field
Experience in medical devices, electronics manufacturing, or other regulated industries preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Familiarity with ERP, PLM, and lifecycle tracking tools
Working knowledge of PCN processes and supplier lifecycle management best practices
Project management experience in component obsolescence, EOL, or lifecycle risk
Strong analytical and data management skills (inventory analysis, projections, scenario modeling)
Experience leading cross functional teams in a technical or regulated environment
Overall strong business acumen
Knowledge of the electronic and/or electro-mechanical component industry
Led negotiations including international suppliers, adversarial supplier relationships and disruptive supply situations
Vast knowledge of upstream electronic supply chain components and origins
Knowledge level to advise engineering team at a high level on cost comparison of preliminary designs
Can demonstrate strong written and verbal presentation skills
Microsoft Office proficiency
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Standing - Occasionally
Walking - Occasionally
Sitting - Constantly
Talking - Occasionally
Hearing - Occasionally
Repetitive Motions - Frequently
ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.
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The annual salary for this position is:
$134,400.00 to $201,500.00Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
- 10+ years in Procurement, Supply Chain, Component Engineering, or related field
- Experience in medical devices, electronics manufacturing, or regulated industries
ZOLL Medical Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ZOLL Medical Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by ZOLL Medical Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage includes in‑network preventive care at 100% along with behavioral health/EAP and virtual therapy options. These features are often regarded as solid to good components of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave provides 12 weeks at full pay for the birthing parent and 6 weeks for the non‑birthing parent after eligibility is met. This policy is frequently highlighted as a standout element.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs offer incentives and are complemented by multiple external well‑being recognitions. These programs add perceived value to total rewards.
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What We Do
ZOLL Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei Group Company, develops and markets medical devices and software solutions that help advance emergency care and save lives, while increasing clinical and operational efficiencies. With products for defibrillation and monitoring, circulation and CPR feedback, data management, therapeutic temperature management, and ventilation, ZOLL provides a comprehensive set of technologies that help clinicians, EMS and fire professionals, and lay rescuers treat victims needing resuscitation and acute critical care. The Asahi Kasei Group is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors. Its health care operations include devices and systems for acute critical care, dialysis, therapeutic apheresis, transfusion, and manufacture of biotherapeutics, as well as pharmaceuticals and diagnostic reagents. With more than 30,000 employees around the world, the Asahi Kasei Group serves customers in more than 100 countries.
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