Senior NPI Materials Manager

Job Description

Materials Manager

New Product Introduction

THE ROLE

A Materials Manager for New Product Introduction is responsible for ensuring material readiness and availability for new product prototype builds and mass production ramp-ups. The ideal candidate will have direct experience in a manufacturing environment, an engineering degree or operations background, and a passion for Fitness Trackers. The Materials Manager will work closely with Commodity Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Planning teams to fully understand demand and supply needs and balance those against operational goals. This position will require a person that is capable of understanding the details of manufacturing processes, translating those into appropriate supply plans, and executing successfully against those plans.

At Fitbit, our mission is to help people lead healthier, more active lives by empowering them with data, inspiration and guidance to reach their goals.

We started our journey in 2007—as a team of two with one big idea. Today, that idea has become a movement. Fitbit is now a publicly-traded company creating award-winning products and services that are available across the globe. We’re transforming the way the world sees health & fitness. In fact, the Fitbit Community has taken enough steps to walk from the Sun to Pluto. Our culture combines the spirit of startup with the perks of being public—offering a competitive benefits package and amazing perks like free lunches, Friday happy hours, on-site fitness classes and more. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, contribute your ideas to life-changing products and services, and—above all—have fun doing it.

Think you’ve found your fit? See what we’re looking for below and apply today.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Work fluidly in a highly cross-functional team environment involving manufacturing and product development teams, as well as supply chain specialists, operations program managers, design and manufacturing engineers, and logistics personnel.
• Manage Clean to Build (CTB) for development:
  • Plan, schedule, and manage material readiness for delivering time-critical components to prototype builds during development. Including tracking and validation of the quality of any incoming material.
  • Work with suppliers to establish the appropriate delivery quantity and frequency for delivery; coordinate with Commodity managers, and Logistics as needed. Expedite deliveries and/or prepare risk orders as required to keep prototype builds and ramp-up on schedule.
  • Monitor Contract Manufacturers Purchase Orders to ensure the inbound quantities and due dates from vendors meet build & ramp schedules.
  • Act as a primary conduit for identifying and escalating supply constraints between the Contract Manufacturer, the Planning team, and Commodity Sourcing.
  • Provide forecasts on a regular basis to support prototype build plan.
• Manage multi-sourcing in accordance with Fitbit Policies and program requirements:
  • Validate the BOM according to availability and its completeness for every build.
  • Work with Engineering to generate and Contract Manufacturer to execute the multi-sourcing qualification plan.
  • Report periodically on status to plan.
• Manage product cost:
  • Maintain part level cost information change log including justification/source of data.
  • Work with Engineering and Commodity Management to drive costs to lowest feasible for program.
  • Report cost in weekly and monthly metrics forums.
• Manage risk buys with Engineering, Commodity Management and Contract Manufacturer to ensure lowest risk of excess and obsolete and highest availability of parts for early production.
• Provide program management of capacity and tooling requirements and bring-up at sub-tier suppliers for Fitbit designed mechanical parts.
• Prior to mass production, and as part of ramp-up execution, ensure the Contract Manufacturer and Fitbit Planning and Sustaining teams are prepared to manage day to day material availability, procurement and allocation. Including involvement in any outstanding material issues and any 2 ^nd source material qualification plans.
• Perform regular supply vs. demand analysis for critical materials to identify potential supply risks and inventory exposures by aligning supply chain processes with product development project plan milestones and the mass production ramp-up plan.
• Assist with engineering change control activities.
• Generate and publish metrics of performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree. Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial), Business Administration, Supply Chain or Operations is strongly desired.
• 3 - 5+ years related experience in production, materials management, production planning, material scheduling, or purchasing in a manufacturing company.
• Strong analytical capabilities including data analysis to optimize delivery costs and inventory levels.
• Proficiency in MS Excel desired
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks based on demand.
• Problem solving ability in cross-functional and multi-cultural environment.
• Open-minded, collaborative and team-oriented attitude.
• Self-motivation and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethics.

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.