Job#: 3028505 Job Description: Product Manager - Product Manager I
Location: N.Reading, Massachusetts (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking a Product Manager to oversee supply chain initiatives for assigned products. The role involves working cross-functionally with sourcing, planning, product, and engineering teams to balance commercial and technical trade-offs. A successful candidate will use experience in global supply chain management to achieve sustained operational excellence and cost optimization.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with supply chain teams to identify and drive operational improvement in cost, lead time, and risk management.
- Act as a single point of contact for program resources to communicate supply chain decisions and progress.
- Synthesize inputs from Sourcing, Planning, Logistics, Engineering, and Finance to create recommendations for operational excellence and cost reduction.
- Execute cost reduction roadmaps, measuring total cost of ownership including spares, service, replacements, tariffs, and logistics.
- Own lead time optimization analysis with clear reduction roadmaps and transparent reporting.
- Maintain ownership of supply chain requirements throughout general availability and end-of-life phases.
- Coordinate cross-functional implementation for post-launch design changes (ECOs).
- Drive root cause analysis and process improvements to ensure sustained operational excellence.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Experience: 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or product operations management in electromechanical commodities. Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder supply chain initiatives in sustained operations.
Technical Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority. Experience with supplier relationship management and performance tracking. Knowledge of global hardware and electromechanical supply chains.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in robotics, electromechanical systems, or similar technology-intensive industries.
- Background in both New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustained operations supply chain management.
- 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or product operations management.
- Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Supply Chain Management, or Engineering).
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) and PLM tools (Agile).
- Demonstrated success in cost reduction and lead time optimization initiatives.
- Experience with scenario planning and risk mitigation in complex supply chains.
- Knowledge of tariff management and trade compliance.
- Strong presentation and executive communication skills.
- Experience with Product Development Process (PDP) frameworks.
Compensation & Benefits
The pay rate for this position is between $43.00 and $53.00 per hour.
EEO Employer. Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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