Director Product Supply Chain

Remote Work: Yes
Overview:
At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer's and partner's needs and solve their challenges.

Being a part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You'll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about – locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

As a Director, Product Supply Chain, you will act as the primary owner and interface between the

Supply Chain organization and Business Unit leadership. Operating at executive levels in the

organization, you will work in partnership with BU Product Management, BU PLM (Product Lifecycle

Management), Engineering and other key stakeholders to establish and own the overall supply chain

operating model for a business unit, with significant impact and influence on Product Bookings,

Revenue, Margin, growth and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Influence and Leadership:
• Develop the overarching product-facing supply chain strategy, including

recommendations and influence over key decision points such as cost, quality, delivery,

risk, resiliency, network strategy, portfolio prioritization, and more.

• Negotiate and influence senior executives and decision-makers to secure crossfunctional support for supply chain objectives and initiatives.
• Serve as a strategic trusted partner to business unit leaders and executives, addressing

high-priority supply chain challenges and strategic questions.

• Provide vision, strategy, and direction to address complex business challenges,

leveraging advanced analytical thought and innovative methods.

• Mentorship and Leadership Development:
• Provide mentorship and guidance beyond direct reports, extending leadership influence

across the organization.

• Drive quality considerations and standards across teams, fostering a culture of

excellence and collaboration.

• Program and Performance Ownership:
• Co-Own and drive key supply chain metrics, including Product Costs, Time to Market,

Quality, Resiliency, and Readiness for assigned products and programs.

• Monitor, align and support sustaining activities throughout the product lifecycle, from

NPI through EOL (End of Life) management, cost reduction, resilience improvements,

and technology refresh initiatives.

• Escalation Management and Risk Mitigation:
• Participate in cross-functional teams to address material and production related

challenges that limit production output, ensuring revenue achievement risks are

mitigated.

• Proactively identify and mitigate risks in supply chain operations, driving accountability

and ownership across teams to mitigate these risks in the future.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Alignment:
• Act as the primary liaison between BU Product Teams, Engineeering, and Supply Chain

functions to ensure alignment and effective communication.

• Establish and nurture partnerships with BU Leadership consisting of Product

Management, PMO (Project Management Office), ECRT (Engineering Customer

Response Team) as well as Design & Development Engineering to drive supply chain

readiness and resiliency.

• Lead efforts to manage escalations and resolve challenges without requiring senior

leadership intervention.

• Problem-Solving and Innovation:
• Solve critical and complex supply chain issues, delivering innovative solutions with longterm impact.
• Lead the development of groundbreaking methods to address future concepts,

technologies, and products, ensuring a competitive edge.

• Executive Reporting and Metrics:
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable deliverables and provide clear direction to

cross-functional teams.

• Lead executive-level reporting on program status, risks, and prioritization to support

decision-making.

• Actively participate in Strategic Component Team (SCT) meetings to enhance BU

visibility and influence supplier and Zebra roadmaps.

Qualifications:
Minimum Education
:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business Management or related discipline

Minimum Work Experience (years)
:

• Minimum 15 years experience working across multiple supply chain disciplines

Key Skills and Competencies
:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Advanced presentation skills with proven comfort presenting to executive-level audiences.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills, particularly in areas of influence, cross-functional collaboration, and program management fundamentals.
• Multi-disciplinary knowledge and experience across engineering, supply chain, and business functions.
• Advanced understanding of technical aspects related to the assigned business unit (e.g., Hardware, Software, Services).
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to build trust and credibility across diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage challenging conflicts and drive alignment to achieve mutual satisfaction.
• Advanced collaborative and orchestration skills, with a focus on working through influence to achieve shared goals.
• Advanced leadership skills, including setting direction, driving accountability, and ensuring follow through on strategic goals.

Position Specific Information:

• Travel Requirements: 10-20%
• Able to Telework? N/A
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required: N/A
• Safety Sensitive Role? N/A

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