The NPI (New Product Introduction) Supply Chain Manager serves as the critical link between product development and mass manufacturing, ensuring a seamless transition from concept to commercialization. This role leads the end-to-end supply chaving cross-functional alignment, supports supplier readiness, Bill of Materials (BOM) integrity, and risk mitigation throughout the product development lifecycle. The ideal candidate combines strong project management skills with deep supply chah at target quality levels.Job ResponsibilitiesNew Product Introduction (NPI) LeadershipLead the supply chain workstream for new product introductions from concept development through commercialization and manufacturing handoff.Develop and manage NPI supply chaestones, deliverables, and launch readiness activities.Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams to ensure launch success.BOM and Material Readiness ManagementOwn BOM health throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with sourcing strategies.Drive timely component selection, qualification, and release activities.Monitor engineering changes and assess impacts to supply chat, inventory, and manufacturing execution.Supplier Readiness and DevelopmentSupport the evaluation of supplier capabilities, capacity, and readiness by partnering with Procurement, Supplier Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to identify launch-related risks and gaps.Assist with supplier onboarding, qualification, tooling, sample builds, and production ramp activities by helping coordinate inputs, timing, and cross-functional follow-up.Monitor supplier readiness milestones and support tracking of key metrics, helping ensure visibility to supplier progress, risks, and launch commitments for quality, cost, and delivery.Risk Management and MitigationIdentify, assess, and proactively mitigate supply chapliers, logistics, capacity, and product transitions.Develop contingency plans and alternate sourcing strategies to minimize launch disruptions.Lead risk reviews and provide clear escalation paths for critical issues.S&OP Linkage and Forecast AlignmentEnsure clear linkage between NPI activities and the S&OP process, including visibility to demand forecast assumptions, launch timing, ramp volumes, and corresponding supply response plans.Partner with Commercial, Product Management, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to ensure assumptions driving the forecast are clearly communicated, understood, and documented.Align demand expectations with manufacturing site readiness, capacity plans, material availability, and supplier constraints; where demand and supply assumptions differ, ensure gaps, risks, and decision points are transparent.Escalate capacity constraints, supply risks, or site readiness concerns identified through communication with manufacturing sites and cross-functional planning teams.Maintaing, site readiness, and escalation needs to ensure launch activities remain on schedule.Cross-Functional Project ManagementFacilitate communication and alignment across global stakeholders.Drive accountability through regular project reviews, status updates, and executive reporting.Manage dependencies, critical paths, and issue resolution to support product launch timelines.Proactively challenge assumptions, speak up when risks or issues are observed, and drive timely resolution to keep projects on track.Commercialization and Manufacturing HandoffEnsure supply chaidation builds, and production ramp-up.Coordinate the transition from development to sustaining operations.Verify that processes, suppliers, inventory strategies, and operational controls are established for successful high-volume manufacturing.What your background should look likeRequired10+ years TOTAL with a Bachelor's degree rations, Engineering, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience.5+ years of experience rations, procurement, manufacturing, or program/project management.3+ years of experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) or product launch activities.Strong understanding of supply charcing, manufacturing operations, and supplier management.Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.Proficiency with ERP, PLM, and project management systems.PreferredPMP, APICS (CPIM/CSCP), or related certification.Experience sumer electronics, medical device, automotive, industrial, or advanced manufacturing environments.Knowledge of product lifecycle management (PLM), cost management, and supplier quality processes.Experience working with global suppliers and international manufacturingKey CompetenciesSupply Chain Strategy & ExecutionS&OP Integration, Forecast Assumption Alignment, and Supply Response PlanningNew Product Introduction (NPI) ManagementBill of Materials (BOM) GovernanceSupplier Readiness & DevelopmentRisk Assessment & MitigationCross-Functional LeadershipProactive Ownership, Constructive Challenge, and Issue EscalationProgram & Project ManagementManufacturing Ramp & CommercializationExecutive Communication & Stakeholder ManagementProblem Solving & Data-Driven Decision MakingSuccess MeasuresOn-time product launch execution.Supplier readiness achieved according to launch milestones.BOM accuracy and material availability throughout product development.Effective mitigation of supply chain risks and launch disruptions.Successful transition from product development to volume manufacturing.Clear communication and alignment of demand assumptions, supply response plans, and capacity constraints through the S&OP process.Consistent follow-up with manufacturing plants and cross-functional teams to ensure commitments are met and project milestones remain on track.Achievement of cost, quality, and delivery targets during commercialization and ramp-up.ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITYTE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).COMPENSATIONCompetitive base salary commensurate with experience: $124,800-$187,200 (subject to change dependent on physical location)Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + BenefitsBENEFITSA comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUDTE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. 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