HP Inc. Looking For Manager Product Data Management – Supply Chain Operations at Chennai, India Full Time

• Managing the day to day business operations of PSO PDM & Cost Operation team. Would be responsible for managing a team of around 20-25 technical/semi technical resources/

• Job involves delivery of Supply Chain – PDM/MDM operations related to Compute products

• Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to manage staff activities in solving common and complex business issues within established policies.

• Manages non-exempt/exempt individual contributors and/or supervisors. Has accountability for results of a major program in terms of cost, direction and people management.

• Provides guidance on process improvements and recommends changes in alignment with business tactics and strategy for area of responsibility.

• Plans, manages and monitors operational/tactical activities of Staff.

• Recruits and supports development of direct staff members. Typically reports to MG2 or Director.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of process team engaged in below PDM & Cost Operations activities:

• Involved in Cost Uploads, Cost Validation & Cost release management in SAP/MS4

• Create/Setup like product Number, BOM Structure etc in MS4 ERP

• Creating BOM attributes in Icost , PhWeb, & ERP –S4 HANA

• Engage with PSO PDM & Cost stakeholders

• Work as a Change Agent for PDM Implementation – NPI & ECO

• Release Management – List to production for new models & after implementation of ECO’s

• Coordinate for delivery of SKU creation & component Engineering activities within required cycle time and accuracy

• Manage, control and direct staff to achieve KPIs for these Engineering processes

• Ensures a high degree of stakeholder satisfaction by managing and directing staff activities required to meet this expectation.

• People Management

• Handle a team of 20 -25 Engineers

• Perform Quarterly / Annual performance appraisals for the team members

• Mentor the team and guide them towards effective discharge of functions

• Handle escalations if any

• Drive Continuous Improvement of Engineering Process using Lean Six Sigma

• Manages a team of exempt individual contributors that typically support a moderately complex global business unit.

• Responsible for hiring, setting and monitoring of annual performance plans, coaching, and career development; ensures that the proper tools are in place to support the team and the processes.

• Ensures the delivery of products and services that meet the performance metrics defined by senior management.

• Consults with business leaders to guide and influence strategic decision-making within a limited scope.

• Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvement and policy development and engages in the design.

• Manages the demand and supply matching activities, connecting planning to execution and identifying issues and their impact.

• Drive countries trade compliance programs to realize efficiencies and advantages in the supply chain.

Education and Experience Required:

• First level university degree or equivalent experience; may have advanced university degree.

• Typically 8+ years of experience in a supply chain function (or related fields).

• Typically 2-5years of people management experience.

• Prior experience in Product Data Management/Product Lifecycle Management domains across BOM creations, Material Master creations , Product Hierarchy , Pricing Ops , Costing & Compliance

Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced understanding of product data operations and cost operations processes, business operations, and strategy.

• Strong analytical thinking, analysis, data modeling, and problem-solving skills.

• Advanced project management skills including time and risk management, and project structuring.

• Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team-building, and conflict resolution.

• Ability to manage human capital across geographies to drive workforce development and achieve desired results.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence skills.

• Advanced business acumen, technical knowledge, and extensive knowledge in applications and technologies.

• Good understanding of HP’s policies and processes.

• Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills.

• Excellent understanding of national land international trade requirements.

• Excellent relationship management skills, including partnering and consulting.

• Excellent communication skills (e.g. written, verbal, presentation); mastery in English and local language.

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