Senior Global Supply Manager

Key job responsibilities

• Own and drive Clear-to-Build (CTB) tracking for critical components;
• Lead shortage resolution by identifying root causes, developing mitigation plans, and coordinating across multi-tier suppliers and internal stakeholders to unblock production;
• Engage suppliers to expedite, reallocate, or pull-in supply to close gaps;
• Validate demand signals and communicate risk exposure and recovery plans to leadership with clarity and urgency.

Inventory & Buffer Strategy Design and Management

• Design and manage supply buffer strategies (safety stock, strategic inventory, VMI) to build resiliency without driving excess;
• Define buffer targets based on lead time variability, demand volatility, and supply risk profiles;
• Manage allocation of on-hand and in-transit inventory to highest-priority demands across VMI sites;
• Monitor inventory health metrics (WOS and excess/obsolescence) and partner with Finance and Operations to align buffer investment with business risk tolerance and cost targets.

Spot Market Buy

• Identify and evaluate spot market opportunities to bridge supply gaps;
• Maintain a vetted network of authorized brokers and enforce compliance with quality and authenticity standards;
• Lead spot buy negotiations for competitive pricing while managing counterfeit risk;
• Define governance processes including approval thresholds and traceability requirements;
• Track cost premiums and risk exposure while analyzing market dynamics to proactively position before shortages materialize.

Lead Time Reduction

• Analyze end-to-end lead time drivers — including raw material pre-positioning, line balance, and manufacturing process optimization — to structurally reduce effective lead times;
• Hub/consignment arrangements;
• Travel up to 50% on site in suppliers’ international locations.