Senior Supply Chain Program Manager

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The Sr. Supply Chain Program Manager is accountable for the development, implementation, and day-to-day execution of the data center capital expenditures construction supply chain program. This position is responsible for supporting construction projects and Critical Facilities Operations business objectives. The Sr. Supply Chain PM forecasts, plans, implements, and manages all Capital facilities and major equipment supply chain logistic activities and procedures including, but not limited to, multi-year projections, sourcing, production planning, purchasing and procurement, contract negotiations, logistics, quality, and distribution. The Sr. Supply Chain PM actively mitigates late equipment delivery and ensures fair and reasonable equipment pricing as a core business function while heavily coordinating supply chain activities across NTT GDC Americas, Inc. stakeholders.

What you'll be doing

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own all Supply Chain functions, to include, but not be limited to; demand planning, sourcing, procurement, vendor selection, logistics, forecasting, negotiating, mitigating late equipment delivery, ensuring market equipment pricing, and heavy communication with internal and external NTT GDCA stakeholders.

• Anticipate issues in advance in order to prevent potential impacts, both internally and externally to drive business decisions. This includes an in-depth understanding of the market environment and current events.

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) relating to Supply Chain and measure actual performance against these KPIs. Manages supplier base; evaluates performance of suppliers on various key performance indicators.

• Build an analytics-based approach to support executive briefings and decision making along with managing complex data and dashboard outputs.

• Identify the need, qualify, and lead selection of suppliers to deliver equipment and services to the NTT GDCA construction portfolio; ensure periodic business reviews are conducted with vendors to provide feedback and continuously improve supply chain performance.

• Be the first level escalation for Capital project delivery teams to address vendor or overall supply chain performance issues (e.g. change orders, late deliveries, disputes, invoice accuracy, etc.) with suppliers; investigate, respond, and bring closure to suppliers, buyer’s agent, or other internal NTT GDC Americas, Inc. stakeholders.

• Team with Critical Facilities Engineering and Operations groups to communicate extending lead times and obsolescence of components within supply chain activities. Be in the loop ahead of upcoming or pending design changes which will impact OFCI equipment.

• Establish structure and lead Internal NTT GDCA team(s) to renegotiate, extend options, renew, and discontinue supplier framework agreements as required and issue equipment orders under those framework agreements.

• Analyze industry trends, risks, and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and capture industry best practice.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrates a working knowledge in best practice procurement processes for Mechanical, Electrical and Data Center-specific equipment and support services, industry expertise negotiating Agreement terms and conditions, pricing, cost adjustments, supplier qualification processes, vendor selection, account relationship development, logistics, and sourcing.

• Overall expertise in Data Center construction preferred.

• Excellent data driven problem solving skills.

• Superior communication and analytical skills to prepare and present product demand forecasts to best meet company strategic plan and roadmaps. Presentation skills must include familiarity with presenting complex options and alternatives to Senior Management team for decisions and support of overall program goals.

• Proven facilitation skills between supplier and Buyer’s Agent (General Contractor).

• Proven history of year-over-year (YOY) cost and/or time to market (TTM) reductions through continual improvement or innovation.

• Able to work in a team environment. Even-tempered and able to work through conflict with others.

• Manages stress and/or fast pace effectively.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or relevant field; master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of eight years of procurement and supply chain management required, preferably in a product/category, and program management level; MUST have no less than six years in mission critical/data center construction support including Capital Equipment procurement, and program leadership. Global or multi-national program and vendor management experience preferred.

• Experience working with electrical and/or mechanical system suppliers, with additional specific experience with system integrators (modules, skids, etc.) required.

• LEAN/Six Sigma training preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Familiarity with construction sites and factory hazards and ability to navigate project sites safely and in control.

• Primarily sitting, standing, walking, and some bending.

• Able to hear and speak on a telephone.

• Close visual work on a computer terminal.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.

• Able to climb a ladder and work on a raised platform.

• Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

WORK CONDITIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• 10%: Construction jobsite at various levels of development.

• 10%: Factory floor, Vendor facilities.

• Must be comfortable working in a highly critical, fast paced environment with shifting priorities.

• Must be available by phone during assigned work schedule and after hours for emergency situations.

• On rare occasions, must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support.

• Periodic (Est 20%) national travel to NTT GDCA jobsites, vendor facilities, and industry events.

• Must wear close-toed shoes with solid leather or composite sole or steel toed boots as needed in construction environment.

• Must possess a current, valid state-issued driver’s license.

This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is $135,000 - $193,500.

All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.

Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.

Workplace type:

Remote Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

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