Job Description
Companies turn to our client because their rapidly growing stores of file-based data-audio, video, images, and other unstructured data-create significant management and cost challenges that traditional storage systems are simply not able to address. Their family of award-winning products-powered by an operating system software-accelerates our customers' complex, mission critical workflows, while reducing their capital and operating expenditures. Founded in 2001, our client has enjoyed successive years of impressive growth. Our client is well positioned for even greater successes in the years to come. The unique and attractive combination of a fresh and growing entrepreneurial culture, sound existing client base and the financial resources make our client a premier destination for a world class professional.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Overall management of Electronic Manufacturing Suppliers (EMS) and other external suppliers to meet customer needs and quarterly revenue goals Management of New Product NPI integration and ramp at EMS partners Negotiation of contracts and supply agreements with EMS partners Timely resolution of operational issues between client and its EMS partners Development and implementation of operations and administrative processes and systems to insure streamlined interactions between client and its EMS partners Management of inventory to meet turns goals Development and implementation of product and operational cost reduction programs Development and implementation of Supply Chain and Logistics strategies to support growth, product, cost and regional customer needs Interaction with Sales and Finance organizations to insure operational alignment and EMS performance to meet corporate goals and customer needs Customer satisfaction through Operational performanceSuccessful cross-functional relationships with critical interfacing internal organizations (Finance, Sales, Engineering, Customer Support etc.)EXPERIENCEREQUIRED: Success in achieving performance goals; especially corporate revenue and margin goals P&L management (Operating Cost Budget experience); Balance Sheet management (Overall Asset Effectiveness experience)Knowledge of electronic manufacturing operations and production processes Ability to accomplish goals through external organizations with performance to metricsExternal relationship development at both an executive and working level Organization and communications skills; excellent cross-functional relationships; team player Management and motivation of direct reports and external teams Self motivation for accomplishment of goals Ability to develop information packages to communicate both internally and externally; Excellent analytical skills Minimum 10 years experience in Enterprise class product manufacturing and operations roles with progressive levels of responsibility Prior experience in a Director level role engaged in the management of people and teams Prior experience working for a major tier 1 EMS provider or technology oriented product companyDemonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skillsHigh level of competency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Applications YEAR ONE CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS: Design and implement the EMS strategy to meet growth and profit targets.Deliver on the revenue plan with effective execution of the EMS strategy.Achieve cost goals in both operating margins and asset turns.Devise and apply creative inventory management solutions for the business. LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS Making Complex Decisions--Can solve even the toughest and most complex of problems; great at gleaning meaning from whatever data is available; is a quick study of the new and different; adds personal wisdom and experience to come to the best conclusion and solution, given the situation; uses multiple problem-solving tools and techniques.Getting Organized--Is well organized and resourceful; effective and efficient at marshalling multiple resources to get things done; lays out tasks in sufficient detail to mark the trail; is able to get things done with less and in less time; can work on multiple tasks at once without losing track; foresees and plans around obstacles.Getting Work Done Through Others--Manages people well; gets the most and best out of the people he/she has; sets and communicates guiding goals; measures accomplishments, holds people accountable, and gives useful feedback; delegates and develops; keeps people informed; provides coaching for today and for the future.Being Open and Receptive--At ease and relaxed; easy to talk to and get to know; listens attentively; is an open book; has a positive sense of humor; deals calmly with stress and gives people a chance to catch up.Focusing on Action and Outcomes--Attacks everything with drive and energy with an eye on the bottom line; not afraid to initiate action before all the facts are known; drives to finish everything he/she starts.Managing Diverse Relationships--Relates well to a wide variety of diverse styles, types, and classes; open to differences; effective up, down, sideways, inside, and outside; builds diverse networks; quick to find common ground; treats differences fairly and equitably; treats everyone as a preferred customer.Acting with Honor and Character--Is a person of high character; is consistent and acts in line with a clear and visible set of values and beliefs; deals and talks straight; walks his/her talk; is direct and truthful but at the same time can keep confidences.~CB~
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