• Job Description

  Req#: R029031

  WHO WE ARE

  We’re a global team of over 20,000 engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and sustaining service experts who partner with customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

  From surgical devices and health monitors to warehouse robotics and space products, we partner with our customers to help create the products that build a better world.

  Whether you’re looking to start, make a change or advance your career, find your path at Plexus Corp. and make an impact.

  WHY WE LOVE IT

  Engaging and challenging projects that fulfill and develop you. People that inspire and empower you to realize your full potential. Leadership and development programs to support your career goals.

  
  We believe that our people create our best Plexus. At Plexus, we value the ideas generated by our collective uniqueness and recognize that the diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives of our team members enable us to create the innovative products that build a better world. Because of this, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.

  HOW YOU WILL DO IT

  Purpose Statement: Develop optimal Supply Chain solutions for Plexus customers. Provide customers with optimal levels of value added services, identify and drive differentiation, while maximizing profitability for Plexus.

  Key Job Accountabilities:

  • Formulate, model and set optimal material QC pricing to align with overall account objectives, while meeting Plexus' financial goals.
  • Assist in the formulation of quoting strategies and opportunity plans that drive win rates and revenue growth.
  • Lead within their peer group; have the ability to influence, motivate, and enable others to contribute toward organizational success
  • Lead strategic material cost reductions utilizing Global and Regional Sourcing, Supply Chain and ENG Solutions while incorporating material pricing, current market and customer negotiated conditions. Responsible for meeting customer specific cost reduction goals and Plexus PPV retainment goals.
  • Promote Plexus' Supply Chain as a value add provider of a wide range of solutions, which meets the needs of existing customers and new business opportunities.
  • Accountable to execute on Plexus’ Best People strategy, leaders will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning and ensuring that their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

  Additional Accountabilities:

  • Act as a liaison to the customer's fulfillment requirements, including: Flexibility, Response Time, Service Level and On Time to Request.
  • Act as Voice of Customer for supply chain to ensure Plexus is appropriately resourced and aligned on driving to closure material shortage escalations and any other material related issues as they occur. Lead Plexus in required development work to prevent issue reoccurrence, where necessary, through Supply Chain redesign or inventory policies. Maintain the strategic intent of the role by keeping particular issues at the appropriate operational levels and using judgment to get involved when urgent matters are identified.
  • Collaborate with Site Materials, Sourcing, Finance and Customer facing teams on material pricing to ensure continuous improvement on customer satisfaction and PPV.
  • Ensure Plexus Material teams are prepared and information is accurate for Business Review Meetings (QBR) with global customers. This may include coordination across several Plexus sites.
  • Provide leadership during transition to ensure Supply Chain Strategies and Preferred Manufacturer Suppliers are optimized.
  • Ensure that all appropriate materials teams are aware of the content of the contracts, agreements and any specific customer requirements when appropriate relating to pricing cycles, management of purchase price variance and productivity goals.
  • Ensure common material is aligned with global pricing strategy.
  • Frequent travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (estimated 20%).
  • Additional duties as assigned.

  Education/Experience Qualifications:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required; a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field is preferred.
  • Five (5) years of related experience is required.
  • Certification by ISM or APICS is preferred.
  • Previous customer management experience is preferred.

  An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.

  Leadership Competencies:

  • Customer Focus
  • Drives Results
  • Persuades
  • Manages Complexity
  • Courage
  • Action Oriented
  • Strategic Mindset

  Other Qualifications:

  • Strong negotiation and analytical skills
  • Project management skills
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills are required
  • An ability to quickly relate to people and connect their motives to opportunities
  • Highly organized, team players with strong influencing skills are most successful in this role
  • General office equipment and materials

  Work Environment:

  • The work setting should consist of an office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and a low noise level.

  This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

  Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement. Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!

  We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at GHQ.TA@plexus.com. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you.

  The email address above is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

  In California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City and Washington the annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; volunteer time, basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts; and may be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses. Salary Range:$104,700.00 - $188,500.00

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