Supply Chain Specialist

Job Description:

The Supply Chain Specialist is a senior-level professional responsible for managing critical supply chain initiatives that ensure material availability, supply continuity, inventory optimization, and operational excellence across Juniper’s global manufacturing network. This role serves as a key liaison among suppliers, contract manufacturers, procurement, planning, engineering, product operations, and business stakeholders.

The successful candidate will proactively identify supply risks, develop mitigation strategies, drive supplier performance improvements, and lead cross-functional programs to support business objectives, product launches, and customer commitments.

Responsibilities:

Supply Planning & Execution

• Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials and components to support manufacturing and customer demand.
• Monitor supply and demand trends, identify constraints, and develop mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with planning teams to optimize inventory, lead times, and service levels.
• Drive supply readiness for new product introductions (NPI), product transitions, and end-of-life activities.
• Lead strategic reviews of CTB, BP, and SP with CM partners to ensure alignment and execution readiness.
• Drive elimination of gating parts per SKU to prevent supply disruptions.
• Validate MOQ and freight cost, leveraging “What-If” simulations to drive cost-effective decisions.

Supplier Management

• Manage strategic supplier–manufacturing site relationships and performance metrics.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews focused on build plan, ship plan, capacity, quality, delivery performance, and risk management.
• Escalate and resolve supply issues impacting production schedules or customer deliveries.
• Partner with suppliers to improve responsiveness, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Drive partner metrics and performance improvement (Build plan health, ROP fulfillment %, LTA-T %, Ocean shipment %, ECO on-time execution).

Risk Management

• Identify and assess supply chain risks, including capacity constraints, material shortages, logistics disruptions, and geopolitical impacts.
• Develop contingency plans and alternative strategies.
• Lead cross-functional supply recovery efforts during escalations and crisis situations.
• Support business continuity and resiliency initiatives.
• Support CQFQ, QE risk management, and escalated orders.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate closely with Global Material Management, Global Category Management, Manufacturing Operations, and Logistics.
• Lead supply chain programs and projects with measurable business impact.
• Influence decision-making through data-driven analysis and recommendations.
• Support executive-level reporting and supply chain reviews.
• Own and drive implementation of ECO/DEV/MCO/Qualification Builds with clear timelines and cost accountability.
• Lead seamless transitions by aligning closely with partners and ensuring operational continuity.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Develop supply chain dashboards, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms.
• Analyze demand variability, supplier performance, inventory trends, and fulfillment metrics.
• Provide actionable insights to management and stakeholders.
• Review monthly/quarterly CMINV and E&O reports.
• Manage Misc/Non-FRU shipments, KPI reviews, and QBR scorecards.
• Support quarterly business reviews and operational planning cycles.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Typically 4-6 yearsexperience in electronics industry, preferably in tier-one EMS companies.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain management principles.
• Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Proven ability to manage complex operational issues and drive resolution across multiple organizations.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written); Mandarin preferred.
• Experience using ERP and planning systems such as Oracle, SAP, Kinaxis, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Excel, data analytics, and supply chain reporting tools.
• Familiarity with CTB/build plan, BOMs, ECO & DEVs.

• Ability to independently resolve issues in accordance with processes and guidelines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within networking, telecommunications, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of supply chain risk management and business continuity planning.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or other analytics platforms.
• Familiarity with global logistics, trade compliance, and supplier capacity planning.

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