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Otter Products, LLC Materials Program Manager in Fort Collins, Colorado
Materials Program Manager Job Locations
US-CO-Fort Collins
Category Supply Chain
Posting closes 6/20/2024
Hybrid status Hybrid Overview
Otter Products is recruiting for a Materials Program Manager to join our Product team in Fort Collins, CO! This role can work a hybrid schedule, working remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
As the Materials Program Manager, you will guide the collaboration of cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of projects that identify, analyze, and mitigate risks with a focus on supply chain, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to identify and propose solutions to key program risks, take ownership and improve internal standards and processes, applying them throughout the organization, while communicating project/program statuses across all levels of the business.
To succeed in this role, you will have a strong background in both project management and supply chain, with the ability to drive results in a dynamic environment. You will be able to work with minimal supervision, lead cross-functional teams, foster collaboration, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. If you enjoy mentoring team members and driving continuous improvement initiatives, the Materials Program Manager may be the perfect opportunity for you! About Otter Products
At Otter Products, we grow to give. From our founder's garage in 1998 to the global technology leader we are today, Otter Products continues to drive growth through innovation.
Through our industry-leading brands - OtterBox, OtterCares - we provide our partners the number-one selling and most trusted products in our categories. Our philanthropic spirit is the foundation on which we foster our partner relationships, allowing us to grow and to give - together.
By way of our charitable arm, the OtterCares Foundation, we support our communities and invest in our future through education that inspires kids to change the world.
And even as our global community of Otters continues to grow, our founder's core values are still at the heart of everything we do. We measure our success by our ability to give back to our communities and strengthen opportunities for all.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage multiple projects through the Product Life Cycle (PLC), including planning, execution, and monitoring of project activities ensuring adherence to project scope, cost, and schedule. Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, risk identification, and mitigation plans in alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Provide support throughout sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of materials to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality standards are met. Participate in managing supplier relationships, including performance evaluation and risk mitigation. Coordinate cross-functional teams to align material procurement with project schedules and budgets. Identify and implement process improvements to optimize supply chain efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with supply chain and engineering stakeholders to develop supplier selection process for piece parts or outsourced assemblies and identify supply chain risks supporting sourcing decisions. Partner with Cost Engineering team to perform regular cost rollups and analyze product cost performance to drive corrective action as required to achieve product cost targets and manage the product cost roadmap prior to production release. Support and maintain a positive safety culture by following all safety policies and procedures and actively contributing to a safe working environment Other duties as required
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required. Experience in lieu of degree may be considered. Minimum of four years' Program Management experience required. A background in procurement, commodity managemen , sourcing experience, or other Supply Chain related field preferred Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification is preferred. #LI-hybrid
EEO
Otter Products, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender... For full info follow application link.