Supply Chain Project Manager (New Product Introduction)

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Supply Chain Project Manager (New Product Introduction) you will be working remotely and manage a global set of new product introduction initiatives aligned with strategic category plans and company goals. Also, you will have responsibility for the full supply chain scope of NPI projects. You will report to the Supply Chain Director.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Identifying and allocating resources across the supply chain to support critical NPI projects amongst 3 divisions
• Coordinating and managing NPI sourcing activities (RFQ) with engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, program management, and suppliers to ensure the supply chain is ahead of requirements to meet deadlines
• Driving new product introduction to align with global supply chain category plans and business unit objectives
• Collaborating with engineering, cross-functional teams, and other project resources in planning, developing, optimizing, and executing the project sourcing strategy including target costs, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), schedules, and other assigned project deliverables
• Playing a major role in determining target costs with a focus on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for products and components utilizing should cost modeling and other target costing methods.  Perform cost structure analysis, identify cost drivers and areas for cost improvement
• Supporting engineering on NPI supplier and material selection with a standard procurement approach (quality, total cost, delivery time, innovation, avoid single sourcing, promote standardization)

Skills You Bring:

• Professional communication skills. Proficient in English and French
• Excellent skills in stakeholder management combined with diplomatic acumen and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to articulate a comprehensive vision and project plan across functions
• Knowledge of machined, cast and sheet metal parts, and electromechanical assemblies
• Experience in using ERP tools (e.g. SAP, Oracle etc) and the aptitude to quickly understand drawings and technical specifications
• 6+ years of Project Management and Supply Chain Management
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business
• Flexibility to travel globally 20% of the time

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s or MBA in business or engineering
• Experience in Sourcing or Procurement
• CPM and PMP certification

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

MKS Instruments, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.  MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: [email protected] .

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