.JOB SUMMARYThe Lead SCM Project Manager will drive ongoing enhancements and increased efficiency within Jabil's global price administration process. This person will manage indirect resources dedicated to improving Jabil's global supply chain processes and software.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESBusiness Strategy and Direction:Act as first point of escalation when supply assurance comes under threatEnsure that Supplier employs best practice techniquesEnsure that Jabil has sufficient Machine Capacity reserved and Management Prioritization inside supplierEnsure that supplier has correct manning availability and capability (Training)Liaise with Tooling Engineers to manage day to day issues inside supplier during tool/process qualifications and start upLiaise with Jabil work cells and act as communication link between BU and SupplierMitigate risk where supplier selection necessitates use of a supplier whose audit/performance shows significant deficiencies.Install in-process inspection, process audits as required.May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Cost Management:Material Management & process yield continuous improvement programs.Economic raw material handling, recycling and processing.Recycling of packaging and masksExecution of agreed SOIA / VMI contracts where applicable.May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Program Management:Liaise with Global and Workcell SQE, provide solutions to supplier manufacturing problems and escalations throughout product life cycle.Oversee production start and ramp up. Ensure safe product launch.Manage execution of ECN's within mechanical supply chain from all perspectives, inventory, obsolescence, cost etc.Manage end of life, minimize E & O.May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Process Improvements:Optimize and Harmonize processes to maximize yields and eliminate wasteDevelop / set / manage min – max kanban system for finished goodsCycle time reduction programAssembly operation efficiency improvementImplement planned preventative maintenance on tooling and assembly machinesReduce down time / Improve set-ups (SMED) / Optimization of high mix programsMay perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Capacity Expansion:Liaise with BU's, determine future capacity requirementsOversee installation, trial and qualification of additional manufacturing linesMay perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Supplier Performance:Provide supplier performance feedback to RCM and BU.May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.JOB QUALIFICATIONSKNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software