Npi Manager

What we offer:

- Coordinate the execution of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes thru different entries: PNRs (new part numbers), No Vendors, PPAMs (RFQs for new products launching), Costing Incomplete and COs (change orders).
- Set and execute procedures, working instructions and operative system to ensure compliance.
- Participate and facilitate in new program quote activities involving pricing reviews with cross-functional stakeholder team members.
- Meet department KPIs: closing on time all process entries.
- Report results of established KPIs to Procurement Manager.
- Identify and drive cost reduction initiatives through VAVE/scale. negotiations/New suppliers, advance procurement department.
- Ensure materials in SAP are classified and set up in SAP correctly for the NPI processes execution.
- Support business and financial objectives executing NPI processes.
- Formulate NPI department strategies and plans / execute multifunctional projects.
- Team player who owns the responsibility of completing all process entries in time, and according the NPI department strategies.
- Leads cross-functional teams and/or similar for the accomplishment of related goals.
- Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing, in English and Spanish.
- Manages time and responsibilities despite the location, i.e. supplier location, home, business trip.
- Perform risk analysis identification under its activities with action plans to mitigate any.
- Conducts themselves following Dematic’ s rules of ethic and compliance.

Tasks and Qualifications:
**Education**:

- College Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related
- Master's Degree is a plus
- APICS Certification in CSCP, CLTD, CPIM, SCOR-P or PMP is a plus
- Green Belt - Six Sigma Certification is a plus

**Experience**:

- 3 years management experience
- Technical background to interpret complex drawings, understand technical projects scope and requirements, discuss technical topics with stakeholders
- Project Management experience
- SAP, JIRA and Microsoft Office

**Skills**:

- Negotiation
- Teamwork
- Goal driven
- Effective Communication
- Ability to resolve conflicts and issues
- Leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Persuasion
- Ability to perform a business plan
- Interpersonal skills
- Developing people