Senior Manager, Industrialization and Partnerships

Core Accountabilities​

Industrialization Strategy and Execution:​

• Lead the industrialization of supply chain operations by driving the scaling of production capabilities, optimizing processes, and implementing lean manufacturing principles.​
• Work closely with engineering, production, and technology teams to support the industrialization of new products and technologies, ensuring timely and cost-effective production scale-up.​
• Develop and oversee the execution of industrialization roadmaps, ensuring alignment with organizational growth and market demands.​
• Prepare business case studies for industrialization initiatives, analyzing costs, benefits, risks, and potential returns to support decision-making and secure necessary resources.​

Strategic Partnerships Management:​

• Establish and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key suppliers, vendors, and partners to drive collaboration and innovation in supply chain operations.​
• Identify and negotiate new partnership opportunities to strengthen the supply chain network, enhance sourcing capabilities, and leverage third-party expertise.​
• Manage long-term supplier and partner relationships to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and alignment with business objectives.​

Supplier Development and Localization of Production:​

• Lead efforts in developing and optimizing supplier relationships to ensure performance excellence, innovation, and alignment with supply chain goals.​
• Identify opportunities for localizing production to reduce lead times, improve responsiveness, and minimize supply chain risks associated with global disruptions.​
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve capabilities, quality, and operational efficiencies, including providing technical support and guidance in their manufacturing processes.​
• Implement strategies to shift production to regional hubs or local facilities when needed, ensuring flexibility and minimizing reliance on distant or vulnerable supply sources.​

Cross-Functional Collaboration:​

• Collaborate with senior leadership to align supply chain strategies with the company’s broader business objectives, ensuring a cohesive and efficient approach to growth.​
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions to address challenges in production, logistics, and distribution.​

Risk Management and Compliance:​

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with the industrialization and partnership strategies, ensuring the supply chain is resilient and adaptable.​
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards, industry best practices, and corporate policies within all industrialization and partnership activities.​

Leadership and Team Development:​

• Oversee talent development within the supply chain organization, ensuring the team has the skills and resources necessary to execute industrialization and partnership strategies effectively.​
• Provide guidance on career development and leadership opportunities for team members, promoting a strong and dynamic leadership pipeline.​

Technology and Innovation:​

• Stay informed on the latest trends, technologies, and innovations in supply chain management, seeking opportunities to integrate new technologies that can drive efficiency and competitiveness.​
• Support the digital transformation efforts within the supply chain, leveraging advanced analytics, automation, and AI to improve decision-making and streamline operations.​