Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a SCM Project Manager - Cost Outs & Transitions.
This role will act as the Project Manager of Supply Chain Management projects and initiatives such as cost out, resiliency, continuity, and localization projects within Mobility Group North America. The Project Manager will act as the primary conduit between the business unit(s) it supports and the SCM organization within Mobility Group. This role will coordinate activities with suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, operations, and other cross-functional groups to meet all project timing, cost, and quality requirements. The role will manage SCM tactical implementation of strategic initiatives, and ensure alignment with commodity management strategies. The role will also manage & track key metrics in the global supplier cost out database.
Additionally, this role will lead SCM activities for new projects by collaborating with SCM Program Management teams and Business Unit product line teams. This role will accurately estimate component and tooling costs, manage costed bills of materials, confirm supplier capacity, and develop associated action plans. They will provide managers and the product line with the information they need to submit competitive proposals and price products appropriately.
Job responsibilities
A. Manage SCM deliverables and collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure successful execution of Mobility SCM Cost Out & Transition projects, including project timing, cost, and quality deliverables.
B. Oversee and track timely execution of supplier tooling kickoffs, development, PPAP, and other launch deliverables.
C. Build and managed costed BOMs by working with Commodity/Category Managers and strategic suppliers, including component and tooling costs, lead times, and capacity analysis for key projects.
D. Represent SCM and participate in supplier APQP activities within project scope.
E. Represent and lead SCM function in PROLaunch and gate reviews, where applicable.
F. Problem solve and deal effectively with roadblocks and risks, developing mitigation plans and escalating as required; identifying and communicating risks efficiently to avoid impact to project deliverables.
G. Work with SCM Program Management and Engineering to understand current BOM product costs, designs, specifications, manufacturing processes, and commodity market drivers.
H. Support selection of appropriate components manufacturing type, processes, and raw materials in conjunction with Commodity Mgmt, Manufacturing & Engineering. Coordinate with commodity teams to ensure strategies align with strategic and profit plans.
Education level required
• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Engineering, or related. PMP preferred.
Years and area of experience required
• 4+ years of experience required; preferred experience in supply chain management, program management, plant operations, engineering, and/or strategic roles. #LI-MB2
Technical knowledge
Position requires excellent Project Management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to read and understand engineering prints, understand and interpret key financial metrics, develop product knowledge, and develop a solid understanding of markets (customers, end customers and competitors) and how our products service those markets. Proficiency with various computer systems/applications such as: Oracle, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, Supplier Vis, Power BI.
Soft skills
• Effective people & interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and customer-care skills, including the ability to navigate in a matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity.
• Customer-oriented approach.
• Possesses learning agility. Strong analytical and critical thinking, empowered to make business decisions.
• Ability to drive process improvements to enhance & streamline process maturity; self-motivated and drive for results.
• Proven track record of success in a related role.
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