Full-Time

Global Supplier Development Manager

Posted on 6/16/2024

Nimble Robotics

Nimble Robotics

51-200 employees

AI-driven logistics and supply chain solutions

Robotics & Automation
Consumer Software
AI & Machine Learning

Mid, Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in San Francisco.

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Quality Control & Compliance
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Supply Chain Management
Financial analysis

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or supply chain management or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain or supplier quality and/or supplier development
  • Understanding of strategic sourcing, financial and business opportunity analysis, comfort with legal frameworks, and contract negotiation skills
  • Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications, with basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality assurance for components managed
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically & internationally with no restrictions on location
  • Must be willing to work significant overtime hours and on weekends as necessary
Responsibilities
  • Own RFx for Strategic Components: Mechanical, Electromechanical Assemblies, Electronics, Processed Metal/Plastics
  • Negotiate Contracts, Agreements, and Terms & Conditions as needed
  • Own piece price and tooling negotiations to ensure Best-in-class pricing
  • Own vendor selection and engineer supply chain to enable optimum cost and highest quality to meet Nimble’s business needs
  • Actively monitor global industry trends, technology road maps and partner engineering to identify and mitigate Supply/Demand challenges
  • Manage Supplier relationships and performance including but not limited to dispute resolution, supplier scorecards and business reviews
  • Engage with engineering on design reviews, technical discussions and DFM to drive decisions from a cost perspective
  • Participate in supplier DFM reviews & guide suppliers in efficient use of poka-yokes, best methods of manufacturing, testing, and gauging and correct tools or assembly equipment to use
  • Lead cross functional team to manage project timelines, develop/maintain action trackers, schedule to ensure on-time delivery of parts from supplier
  • Communicate key metrics not limited to cost, supply, quality with management teams
  • Develop and lead action plans to mitigate identified risks in the supply base
  • Build and maintain relationships with cross functional teams and influence decisions with stakeholders to support Nimble’s goals
  • Drive Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for production launch and ensure manufacturing lines meet demand
  • Work with the Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements
  • Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues
Desired Qualifications
  • Understanding of Geometric Design and Tolerancing (GD&T) and datum structures is preferred
  • Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), and Run at Rates is preferred
  • Master’s degree is a plus

Nimble Robotics uses artificial intelligence to improve logistics and supply chain processes for businesses across various sectors, including apparel, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. Their technology enables faster delivery times, which can boost eCommerce sales and customer satisfaction significantly. The company offers a flexible business model with a pilot program that allows clients to test their services without upfront costs or penalties for exiting. Nimble Robotics provides easy integrations with popular eCommerce platforms and utilizes robotic fulfillment systems to efficiently handle products. With a team primarily composed of engineers and experts from the robotics and logistics fields, Nimble Robotics aims to simplify tech support for clients while enhancing their fulfillment capabilities.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$215M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • Nimble closed a $106 million Series C funding round for expansion.
  • Partnership with FedEx enhances Nimble's e-commerce presence in North America.
  • Collaboration with Warp improves supply chain efficiency and customer-centricity.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like Waymo could overshadow Nimble's market presence.
  • Rapid expansion plans may strain Nimble's resources and operational capabilities.
  • Over-reliance on FedEx partnership could impact Nimble's autonomy and bargaining power.

What makes Nimble Robotics unique

  • Nimble Robotics offers AI-driven robots for efficient picking and packing processes.
  • The company provides a complete eCommerce and omni-channel fulfillment service.
  • Nimble's team includes experts who invented self-driving cars and scaled Amazon Logistics.

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Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Referral Bonus

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

7%
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