Senior Supply Chain Product Developer

The Senior Supply Chain Product Developer will lead JDE USAs New Product Development (NPD) and ValueAdded Engineering (VAE) projects to ensure that they meet all project objectives and requirements which include ontime oncost onspec and onquality. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the product development process coupled with a demonstrated history of launching new consumer goods into Retail and eCommerce channels. This role is the bridge between product development and execution into the supply chain.  The candidate must be able to exhibit concrete examples of working directly with suppliers of packaging components coordinating all facets of the product development cycle specification/SOP development BOM and product costing logistics and fulfilment optimization and providing solutions that enable our retail/eComm partners to be successful.  

Responsibilities: 

• Lead crossfunctional teams Marketing Sales Finance Logistics Planning Sourcing  to deliver NPD/VAE projects.
• Own product costing BOM development supply chain design and execution for NPD and VAE projects.
• Primary focus toward packaging development projects i.e. corrugated boxes paperboard cartons labeling pouches films artwork/printing pallets/pallet patterns and execution of prototypes.
• Working knowledge of Wholesale/eComm transportation/warehousing practices such as Amazon D2C Club/Retail environments.
• Accountable for working with Suppliers and our Logistics team to optimize all inbound.
• Responsible for maintaining product and component specifications including work instructions and assembly documents for NPD/VAE projects and ongoing product revisions.
• Works with the Master Data Team to ensure ERP data is accurate for all NPD/VAE projects.
• Collaborates with Sourcing to identify suppliers for new/revised components and is the lead for all sample development and execution of components into production.
• Works within the IBP and Stage Gate processes to ensure timely delivery of documentation/information to project teams to enable swift informed decision making.
• In collaboration with the PMO office acts as the Project Manager for all NPD/VAE projects including setting up and maintaining project schedules to ensure timely execution.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally when required.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Packaging Engineering Supply Chain Operations or other relevant degree
• 57 years of product development experience in a similar role with demonstrated experience in packaging.
• Exceptional facilitation skills; ability to identify barriers and resolve them quickly.
• Demonstrated history in developing consumer products for both Retail and eComm channels; experience in packaged foods industry desired.
• Experience with sampling/prototyping & production partners.
• Desire to initiate/participate in continuous process improvement.
• Exceptional negotiation project management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a crossfunctional 3PL/comanufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and creative problemsolving skills
• Experience in managing product supply chains in complex manufacturing environments highly desirable.
• Experience with NetSuite is preferred.
• Handson leadership skills ability to motivate and develop team.

Job Type: Full time Onsite (hybrid) within driving distance of our Maynard MA office.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Fulltime