Senior Analyst – NPD Operations

Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by our myQ technology, we make access simple and secure for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. Our flagship brands, LiftMaster® and Chamberlain® , are found in 51+ million homes, and 14 million+ people rely on the myQ® app daily.

• Independently lead end-to-end ODM/CM engagement from RFP through supplier selection, owning all sourcing deliverables during POC, EVT, DVT, PVT, and MP ramp
• Execute the ODM/CM sourcing strategy for all new product introductions, aligning with category sourcing on selection based on product, volume, and technology requirements of new and upcoming projects
• Lead make-vs-buy analyses and ODM-vs-Nogales trade-off assessments for new products
• Participate in DVF/toll gate reviews and ensure sourcing deliverables are met at each development phase
• Serve as the primary Sourcing representative for NPD teams
• Collaborate with Program Management to align ODM/CM deliverables with product launch schedules
• Independently and proactively manage, help support or lead resolution of supplier risks that could impact time-to-market
• Manage and report on ODM/CM manufacturing capacity, ensuring supply commitments are aligned with product launch timelines and demand forecasts
• Develop PowerPoint decks covering program status, costs, sourcing risks, decisions, blockers, mitigations, and timelines
• Lead meetings cross-functionally to facilitate decision making and drive clarity
• Engage and communicate with Director+ level stakeholders on a regular basis to communicate and align on project status
• Negotiate project scope agreements (e.g. SOW) including NRE, tooling, unit pricing, capacity commitments, and IP ownership
• Work with Finance and Product Management on NRE budgets, tooling amortization, and total cost of ownership for make-vs-buy decisions or other analysis purposes
• Lead supplier meetings as needed; hold suppliers accountable to commitments and conflict resolution
• Lead basic supplier negotiations as required on a project-by-project basis
• Partner with Quality to support and enforce supplier quality requirements as needed, including PPAP
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineering during design phases to align product requirements with ODM quotation and scope of work.
• Collaborate with Legal to discuss IP in supplier engagements and work with category sourcing to ensure proper documentation is in place when necessary

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Experience:

• 5-7+ yrs of relevant work experience in supply chain, sourcing, or logistics

• Demonstrated experience in working cross-functionally with engineering and product development or related teams

• Supplier relationship management

• Strong analytical and communication skills; comfortable presenting project updates and/or recommendations to senior leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Demonstrated experience in working cross-functionally with engineering and product development or related teams

• Supplier relationship management

Other:

• Able to travel up to 10% - domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• Masters Degree

Experience:

• Solid knowledge of Operations (production capacity, lead times), Purchasing (POs, MOQ), Finance (cost structure, profit margin, productivity), Manufacturing (cycle time, MVA, SG&A), Transportation (logistics, incoterms, freight costs)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• ERP – SAP

• Power BI

• Excel Analytic tools

Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.

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