SR. DIRECTOR, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
PALO ALTO NETWORKS is the fastest-growing security company in history. We offer the chance to be part of an important mission : ending breaches and protecting our way of digital life. If you are a motivated, intelligent, creative, and hardworking individual, then this job is for you! We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Sr. Director of Supply Chain Management to join our exciting, fast-growing company. The Sr. Director of Supply Chain Management will manage and lead three key functions of Operations : Supply Base Management, Hardware New Product Introduction, and Supply Chain & Factory execution.
This management position will work closely with cross-functional teams that include Engineering, Technical Ops, Product Management, Order Fulfillment, Planning, and Quality. The perfect candidate will have a blend of technical experience and business acumen. This position reports to the VP, Supply Chain Operations & Procurement and is based at our headquarters in Santa Clara, CA.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
- Someone who shares our corporate / worldwide operations philosophy (care, customer, communication, credibility, and collaboration)
- Mentor and lead a team of diverse high-performing individuals
- Hire, train, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action
- Drive initiatives with cross-functional teams that contribute to long-term operational excellence
- Deep blend of both technical and business experience / acumen
BUSINESS
Experienced in new product introduction, commodity management, component engineering, material management, factory execution, compliance & risk, social and supply chain security, and cost managementResponsible for a smooth product transition from NPI to Production release by preparing the supply chain and managing continuity of material supply, delivery, and quality ensuring no shortages, delays, or quality issuesEnsure material availability to support production / demand / build plans that support corporate quarterly revenue goalsInterface with strategic suppliers and key internal functional teams to appropriately influence sourcing decisions, achieving optimal cost and delivery goalsUnderstand all elements of product cost; costed BOM, transformation cost, and key main product cost drivers with cost avoidance activitiesMeet and exceed quality, delivery, and inventory performance to ensure KPI metrics goals are achievedResponsible for minimizing PPV, Excess and Obsolete, Scrap, Expedite fees, etc.Drive the implementation and maintenance of master purchase agreements (MSA) and SMI / VMI agreements with suppliersDrive supplier performance business reviews (SBR), supplier scorecard, and performance improvement plansLead and drive complex projects, implement rapid solutions, and work successfully cross-functionally to exceed corporate objectivesCollaborate with H / W Engineering & cross-functional teams on establishing technology roadmaps & sourcing strategies for NPISupport technical operations and quality management with field quality and customer satisfaction issuesManage periodical cost negotiations with a focus on achieving & exceeding cost reduction targetsPartner with Engineering and NPI teams on driving cost avoidance, resulting in achievement of improved product margin and increased ROIConduct market research to track industry cost trends; leverage benchmarking tools to ensure best-in-class cost is achievedExperienced in driving alternate component sources to minimize risk and to support cost reduction and quality improvementsImplementation and management of key technical metrics; PNRs, DPPM, Qualifications, FA, Re-use, etc.Ensures the corporate RoHS initiatives are met for all materials used in our products, ensuring the completeness of supporting documentation is in place to meet the European DirectivesQUALIFICATIONS :
Masters Degree or equivalent experience and 15 years of combined supply chain, program management, new product introduction, commodity management, and compliance & risk experience.Excellent cost negotiator with the ability to leverage “trade-offs”Flexibility to work and achieve goals in a fast-paced, start-up environment with an ability to adapt to changing circumstancesExpert contract and supply chain cost negotiatorExcellent supplier management and materials experienceBusiness process and / or application configuration knowledge with supply chainExperience working directly with Contract Manufacturers and Original Design ManufacturersSuperb verbal and written communication skillsAbility to successfully work across multiple levels of an organizationProficiency in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)J-18808-Ljbffr
