Senior Materials Program Manager

About the company

Inspiren, an award-winning nurse-led technology company, introduces the world’s first cognitive patient care assistant, known as AUGi. AUGi serves as the gateway to all IoT connectivity and the creation of a true AI ecosystem, through the creation of a revolutionary computer vision and hybrid sensing platform. At the bedside, AUGi intelligently analyzes interactions between providers and patients, room environmental factors, and medical equipment. AUGi provides unparalleled insights to care and safety, while revolutionizing patient care. The company is dedicated to innovating on its leading-edge technology products to continuously improve care in hospital and elderly care markets. 

About the role

The Senior Materials Program Manager plays a crucial role in handling materials that have critical impact on the organization. This role is based in Taiwan and involves materials planning, allocation, reporting, New Product Material readiness, and logistics readiness from Contract Manufacturer to Inspiren.

What you’ll do

• CLEAR TO BUILD - Handle the CTB process, ensure the process is working smoothly and we have clear visibility on materials over a 26-week horizon. Identify material issues (including sub-tier supply chain) until issues are closed/resolved. 
• ALLOCATIONS - Play a meaningful role in the allocation of components that are in tight supply. Provide an aggregated view of supply versus demand as the baseline for program and site-allocation decisions.
• REPORTING - Build and maintain reports and summaries on a regular basis to support the business growth. Ensure reports are concise and on time to drive business decision making.
• NEW PRODUCT MATERIALS READINESS - During New Product Introduction (NPI) phase, lead material readiness to ensure that we understand the supply base and related challenges - Identify critical engineering release breakthroughs; assess necessity for risk ramp and associated liabilities, to ensure material supply for product ramp is protected.
• LOGISTICS - Ensure the smooth flow of materials necessary to meet the production schedules, inventory control requirements, and on-going production support. Collaborate with Inspiren’s logistics partner to optimize finished product inbound lead time and costs. Document defective products and work with manufacturers on returns and replacements. 

About you

• BS/BA in a quantitative field
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain and project management
• Domain expertise with Asian ODM/JDM/EMS management & product development processes
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, scaling environment
• Mandarin and English language proficiency
• Preferred: Experience in a startup environment
• Preferred: Advanced modeling and predictive analytical skills

Details

• Flexible PTO
• Location: Taiwan
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.