Product Lifecycle Management, Project Coordinator

Product Lifecycle Management, Project Coordinator 40 hours weekly, M-F Salary Range $85,000 to $100,000 per annum This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require Client to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology. The Planner, NPI/Product Lifecycle Management's mission is to secure a swift time-to-market for new and revised products by developing, monitoring and enforcing a reliable, transparent and efficient logistic plan. If you have what it takes and can effectively evaluate, coordinate, expedite executable solutions and deliver superior results through implementation, come grow with our team. You?will represent the Supply Chain in a cross functional project team to manage the introduction, engineering changes and eventual phase out of products. Job Description Responsibilities: This role will manage a complex module leading the coordination of the PC responsibilities. Provide guidance from a PLM perspective in the cross functional project team to support development of new products and modifications to existing products throughout the product lifecycle. Evaluate the impact of and plan the implementation of engineering changes.? Challenge the project on timing and supply chain impact. Monitor proper execution of the implementation plan. Determine the logistic consequences of proposed plan changes and related actions on project or program level. Align and coordinate with Operations, Manufacturing, Sourcing, LSM and PLM PC on all proposed plan changes for module. Coordinate the material flow for critical, non-volume materials (prototypes, pilots, spare parts, tools & packaging) in cooperation with Procurement, Material Planning, Engineering and Service Logistics. Manage the ramp up of products in the supply chain to support the product roadmaps. Manage material availability balanced against customer service levels, inventory, quality, costs and risks: Identify bottle necks, prepare decisions and take actions towards engineering, suppliers, factories, field to manage the critical path both for time-to-market and ramp. Prepare and maintain critical path for module and prepare logistical investments with the project team. Interface with the suppliers on complex new product introductions. Adopt one skill development domain as a mentor and own KPI on the performance of this domain. Contribute to the further processes of the Product Lifecycle Management department as part of Supply Chain Management Education Bachelors degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration is required, Masters degree preferred Experience Bachelors degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration is required, Masters degree preferred 5+ years of relevant experience in planning and logistics processes in a high-tech, low-volume environment is a plus. Previous experience in a leadership role is preferred. Affinity with a technical environment. Team player. Good social and communication skills. Adaptable to fast paced environments. Analytical, structure and organizational skills. Assertive, pro-active problem solver. Experience in expediting efforts with suppliers. Stakeholder management: deal effectively with internal and external stakeholders both at operational and executive levels Personal skills Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.? Can learn and apply new information or skills. Must be able to drive and manage project workload along with escalations. Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents. Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism. Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy. Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines. Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability. Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements. Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision. Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with manager, co-workers and customer. Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines. Role within Office Responsibilities: Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. May require travel dependent on business needs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Additional Responsibilities: There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents. EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability