SCM Project Leader

PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position is responsible for management of global new programs and cost out from the design phase to production to meet all program timing, cost, and quality requirement, as well as STP, make or buy or any special project management. The position drives early supplier involvement in new product introduction to meet key SCM initiatives and alignment with commodity strategies of the Vehicle Group globally. This position will also need to manage SCM P&L – cost saving and economics for the assigned production line to meet business goal including initiate and drive the cost out activities, developing a consistent and reliable cost out pipeline from a strategic planning view. This position will also be responsible for functional excellence deployment and continuous improvement on process ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Represent global SCM function within PROLaunch teams, to launch activities from Phase 0-6, linking BU & SCM team (Commodity managers, SDE/SQE and material), following all activities: - Quotation Process. - Financial Analysis. - Risk Assessment. - Supplier definitions and Sourcing Council. - Purchase Parts PROLaunch. - APQP Process (with SDE team). - Approval process (with SQE team). - Ramp up. - Capacity analysis. - Start of production. - Cost tracking and capital expenditure. Flawless Launches: development of all new purchase parts, covering the entire process - from customer/sales RFQ process until SOP, considering simultaneous engineering, new technology alternatives, new process and suppliers. Coordinate with commodity manager, SDE and SQE teams to ensure strategies align with global business, supplier and regional strategies. Apply technical and process knowledge to part requirements (prints, processes, finishing, etc) in order to improve project deliverables. Effective problem solving, including the ability to lead and influence cross-functionally Responsible for resourcing programs – Resourcing /Localization/Transitions – using Program management methodology with cross functional team (Commodity Management, Materials, Engineering, BU, Ops & Quality). Support the prioritization of VAVE activities to optimize direct material cost to satisfy business growth requirement & COGS/BOM improvements with support from cross function team members. Prioritization should be based on Growth, Product Life Cycle, ROI (Benefit/Effort scoring), Business Strategy, Supply Strategy. Qualifications SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE: Required Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business (preferentially) Minimum of eight years of experience, in functions related to manufacturing and/or support areas. Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain area in Auto industry. Advanced / Fluent English language. Program management skills. Excellent communicate, customer service, and interpersonal skills necessary to converse with diverse group of stakeholders including senior management, operations and Supply Chain Management personnel. Demonstrates ability to lead cross-functional teams in the development, implementation, and achievement of results through cross-functional business initiatives and commodity strategies. Collaborative skills are necessary to achieve and meet SCM and customer requirements and to gain the support needed to move projects and initiatives forward. Analytical problem-solving abilities are necessary to understand operational inefficiencies and separate/resolve legitimate supplier performance issues Preferred/Additional Specialized Knowledge (not required to be qualified for position) Process knowledge of technical specifications, product and service performance requirements, manufacturing and quality improvement processes, and customer service expectations. PMP certified preferred ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This position requires self-direction and self-motivation in analytical and problem solving skills, which includes knowledge of complex purchasing and commodities strategies and solutions. This position requires an individual who can analyze trends and plan for future innovations. This position requires an individual who contributes individually and cross-functionally to the achievement of the Supply Chain vision, strategies, and goals and who works effectively with others in a group setting. This position requires professional presence with the confidence and management abilities to convey and communicate SCM needs and vision at all levels of the organization.
LI-EI What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Supply Chain / Logistics Region: Asia Pacific Organization: VEH Vehicle Group Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time