Global Commodity Manager
Company: Formlabs
Location: Somerville
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
To reinvent an industry, you have to build the best team. Join
Formlabs if you want to bring groundbreaking professional 3D
printers to the desktop of every designer, engineer, researcher,
and artist in the world. At Formlabs, our passion is designing and
building powerful 3D printing tools. Our diverse Manufacturing Team
makes these ideas a reality, so our products can be enjoyed by
thousands of people around the world. As a Global Commodity Manager
, you will develop the partnership between our hardware engineering
teams and our contract manufacturers to ensure continued supply of
our products. By managing production strategy and roadmaps,
leveraging strategic business tactics, and guiding continuous
improvement of industrial lines, you'll ensure overall
manufacturing success with minimized supply risk and lowered costs.
The Job:
- Own and develop the relationship with Formlabs' key contract
manufacturers
- Ensure cost, delivery and quality of finished goods from our
manufacturing line
- Manage costs for sustained production through a variety of
methods
- Negotiate the lowest possible transfer price balanced against
the quality and scheduling requirements
- Lead recovery plans and execution when supply falls short of
demand plan
- Own and execute production planning, continuity of part supply,
pricing negotiation, invoicing, and build management
- Drive suppliers to improve their infrastructure to support our
developing business needs
- Drive continuous improvements and efficiencies within the
supply chain and ensure full support You have:
- 2+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing,
production planning, or program management
- Experienced negotiator with a strong understanding of contract
manufacturing cost structure
- Strong business acumen and the ability to make data-driven
decisions that improve commercial flexibility through
production
- Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and quality control
processes
- Have successfully managed global supply chains, specifically in
Europe and Asia
- Strong organizational and communication skills Bonus Skills:
- 2D or 3D printing industry experience
- Experience in distribution or logistics -
- Mandarin language proficiency Our Perks:
- Flexible vacation
- Premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid parental leave
- Commuter benefits
- Unlimited 3D prints We are an equal opportunity employer and
value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis
of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status. Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself
contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community
that will change the face of 3D printing. To all recruitment
agencies: Formlabs does not accept agency resumes. Please do not
forward resumes to our jobs alias, Formlabs employees or any other
company location. Formlabs is not responsible for any fees related
to unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be
considered our property and will be processed accordingly.
Keywords: Formlabs, Somerville , Global Commodity Manager, Executive , Somerville, Massachusetts
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