Technical Supply Chain Manager

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 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.

Jabil is seeking a Technical Supply Chain Manager to work in our St. Petersburg, FL location. We are also willing to consider candidates in Memphis, TN as well!

As the Technical Supply Chain Manager, you will manage supplier selection process and part validation process for three major facets of Jabil’s needs:
Design, NPI, and Risk/Cost Reduction. You will also participate in situational analysis to leverage Jabil’s Supply Chain and Sourcing organizations as well as Jabil’s tools, templates, and processes to ensure we are identifying, validating, and deploying components into Jabil’s supply base correctly.

• Accountable for BOM pricing as it evolves through each design and mass production milestone.
• Responsible for resolving cost differences and addressing supply chain impacts due to BOM changes, design shifts, and scope changes. Responsible for providing detailed explanations for any unresolved issues.
• Solicits and coordinates supplier Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recommendations as required. Interprets supplier feedback to provide clear guidance on product and/or process optimization.
• Manages the supplier selection process in alignment with commodity management.
• Accountable for supplier negotiations and risk mitigation as required.
• Provides guidance to buyers and maintains clean-to-build part status for all design phases.
• Accountable for driving Early Supplier Involvement
• Where assigned, develops a supply chain strategy for all components identified as Jabil’s ownership.
• Guides qualification process of components and suppliers under Jabil ownership, including but not limited to DFM, FOT, PPAP, and APQP.
• Leads purchasing organization with short-term/high-risk quality issues, line down constraints, and supplier negotiations.
• Leads identification and deployment of Jabil process improvements.
• Other duties as they may be assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required. MBA preferred with experience in Supply Chain a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience working in a Manufacturing environment, with a strong knowledge of Engineering and Supply Chain.

• Strong knowledge and experience working with manufacturing processes.
• Ability to analyze technical processes and drawings (design for manufacturing).
• Work with suppliers to do audits of the processes and drawings.
• Ability to shift and adapt quickly to changing project requirements and act with a sense of urgency.
• Willingness to support multiple projects/customers and have indirect reports is possible.

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities

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