Jabil

WorkcellMaterialsManager

Chengdu, China FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Workcell Materials Manager at Jabil. Skills: Process management, Cross-functional coordination, Vendor/stakeholder management, Operational metrics, Resource planning, Continuous improvement. Leads Planning and Purchasing functions within a Workcell. Support the Workcell's business development effort”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet customer requirements; Meet the goals and objectives of the department; Yielding optimal results; Optimize Jabil's performance and service levels; Drive down overall cost of materials; Ensure MPV is optimized; Eliminate Jabil’s materials liability and minimize materials liabilities for customers; Ensure MPS are loaded only with sufficient contractually coverage by customers; Ensure all materials in stock and on order peg to customer authorized purchases; Ensure purchase orders are placed with negotiated terms & conditions; Ensure Workcell Business Unit supply base contributes to success of the Business Unit; Optimize materials management performance

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Financial and analytical ability; Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint; Business analysis; Process/system development

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5 - 7 years experience in Electronics Manufacturing, within Purchasing, Planning and Materials Management functions, Experience in managing department responsible for some or all aspects of material control functions, Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required, Knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry, Proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable company’s business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets, Financial and analytical ability, Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint, Knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes, Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous productivity and cost reduction programs, Convincing communication skills

Nice to Have

Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain, Materials Management) preferred, MBA, certification by APICS or NAPM

What You'll Do.

Leads Planning and Purchasing functions within a Workcell

Support the Workcell's business development effort

Support the development and implementation of Supply Chain Strategies and systems

Ensure that the Planning & Purchasing function support the workcell Operation in meeting customer requirements

Manage customer demand

Develop and staff the Materials organization within the Workcell to meet the goals and objectives of the department

Own a process to continually and systemically review materials management metrics and reports

Communicate objectives

and mission of the Company/ Business Unit to the workcell Planning and Purchasing staff

Operate a Jabil materials training and development program that is tied into performance reviews

Ensure that Materials systems are developed and implemented to meet the Workcell Operation's quality and environmental requirements

Support the development of Jabil Supply Chain strategies and systems

Support interaction with customers and suppliers to obtain feedback and ensure workcell materials department's collaboration with Jabil SCM

other Jabil Operations

suppliers and customers to develop supply chain solution that improves Jabil's performance and service levels

Monitor and drive down overall cost of materials including materials cost

administration expenses and cost of materials management

Ensure that MPV is optimized

Eliminate Jabil’s materials liability and minimize materials liabilities for customers

Ensure that all MPS are loaded only with a sufficient contractually coverage by customers

Ensure that all materials in stock and on order peg to customer authorized purchases and that purchase orders are placed with terms & conditions that are negotiated and agreed to by Jabil Commodity Managers and Buyers

Ensure that Workcell Business Unit supply base contributes to success of the Business Unit and that suppliers are selected based on overall cost effectiveness and their ability to meet Jabil's requirements

track and provide feedback on suppliers' performance on overall cost

Provide business analysis and process/system development resources to optimize transactions and provide required information to the Business Unit

customers and the department in a timely

readable format to optimize materials management performance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaboration with Jabil SCM, other Jabil Operations, suppliers and customers to develop supply chain solution that improves Jabil's performance and service levels

Communication Scope

Convincing communication skills

Full Job Description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. **JOB SUMMARY** Leads Plannning and Purchasing functions within a Workcell. Support the Workcell's business development effort. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** · Support the development and implementation of Supply Chain Strategies and systems. · Ensure that the Planning & Purchasing function support the workcell Operation in meeting customer requirements. · Manage customer demand. · Develop and staff the Materials organization within the Workcell to meet the goals and objectives of the department. Staff a 2 - 3 tier management team in order to manage the materials function wholly within the Workcell Materials Department. · Own a process to continually and systemically review materials management metrics and reports to ensure the Planning & Purchasing functions is focused on the right activities yielding optimal results. · Communicate objectives, goals, and mission of the Company/ Business Unit to the workcell Planning and Purchasing staff. · Operate a Jabil materials training and development program that is tied into performance reviews. · Ensure that Materials systems are developed and implemented to meet the Workcell Operation's quality and environmental requirements. · Support the development of Jabil Supply Chain strategies and systems. Support interaction with customers and suppliers to obtain feedback and ensure workcell materials department's collaboration with Jabil SCM, other Jabil Operations, suppliers and cu

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