Global Supply Manager Jobs

About Nimble

Nimble is a robotics and AI startup founded from the AI labs at Stanford and Carnegie Mellon. We’re pioneering the way robots learn to grasp and manipulate any object.

Our ultimate goal is to enable the dark warehouse, a fully automated eCommerce fulfillment center with swarms of intelligent, cloud-connected robots to enable affordable same-day fulfillment for every retailer, large and small. In the process we aim to create one of the world’s most valuable robotics companies.

We’re backed by the world’s most prestigious investors as well as AI and robotics legends like Marc Raibert (Founder of Boston Dynamics), Fei-Fei Li (Chief Scientist of AI at Google, Director of Stanford’s AI lab), and Sebastian Thrun (Founder of Google X, Waymo, Kitty Hawk, and Udacity)!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3XPfrlkO7s

Nimble's Core Values

• Be relentlessly resourceful - Find a way to make the impossible, possible. Do whatever it takes.
• Be legendary - Be the best at whatever it is that you do. Leave your mark. Motivate and inspire others.
• Be dependable - Take ownership and deliver. Be loyal to your team and Nimble's mission.
• Be humble - Leave your ego behind. Have a growth mindset. Learn and improve yourself every day.

As a Global Supply Manager you will

• Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications, with basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality assurance for components managed
• Negotiate Contracts, Agreements, and Terms & Conditions as needed
• Manage Supplier relationships and performance including but not limited to dispute resolution, supplier scorecards and business reviews
• Own vendor selection and engineer supply chain to enable lowest cost and highest quality to meet Nimble’s business needs
• Actively monitor global industry trend, technology road maps and partner engineering to identify and mitigate Supply/Demand challenges
• Engage with engineering on design reviews, technical discussions and DFM to drive decisions from a cost perspective
• Build and maintain relationships with cross functional teams and influence decisions with stakeholders to support Nimble’s goals
• Own RFx for Strategic Components: Electronics, Electromechanical Assemblies, Processed Metal/Plastics
• Lead cross functional team to manage project timelines, develop/maintain action trackers, schedule to ensure on-time delivery of parts from supplier
• Develop and lead action plans to mitigate identified risks in supply base
• Communicate key metrics not limited to cost, supply, quality with management teams.
• Own piece price and tooling negotiations to ensure Best-in-class pricing

Qualifications

• Excellent negotiator
• Analytical with ability to build out Should-Cost models and cost forecasts
• Experience with mechanical engineering concepts related to the commodity and ability to generate bottom-up should costs based on the understanding of manufacturing process
• 6+ years of experience in supply chain management with minimum 4+ years in direct procurement
• Ability to work extended hours if needed
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends if needed
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or and/or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability. Masters degree in related areas, a plus.

Nice to Have

• Develop, qualify and oversee supplier end to end operations
• Work with 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
• Supplier Evaluation and Selection
• Drive Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for production launch and ensure manufacturing lines meet demand
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues
• 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.
• Supplier Development and Improvement
• Quality Assurance and Risk Management

Culture

We embrace challenges and strive to make the impossible possible each day. We’re not in this to do what’s easy or to be mediocre. We want to create something legendary and leave our mark on the world. We’re ambitious, we’re gritty, we’re humble and we’re relentlessly resourceful in pursuit of our goals. If this sounds like you then you might be a great fit!

Press

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3XPfrlkO7s

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210311005117/en/Nimble-%C2%AE-Robotics-Raises-

https://techcrunch.com/2021/03/11/nimble-robotics-scores-50m-for-its-fulfillment-automation-tech/

https://multichannelmerchant.com/operations/nimble-robotics-takes-in-50m-adds-ai-luminaries/

Nimble Robotics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.

Nimble's Benefits

Flexible PTO

Enjoy the time you need to travel, rejuvenate, and connect with friends and family.

Health Insurance

Nimble provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through several premier plans and options to support you and your family.

Paid Parental Leave

Enjoy paid bonding time following a birth.

Commuter Benefits

Take the stress out of commuting with access to fully-paid parking spots.

Gym Reimbursement

Nimble offers employees reimbursements to invest in their health and fitness.

Meals and Snacks

Enjoy unlimited free snacks and drinks in the office and catered meals 5 days a week.

Referral Bonus

Get a cash bonus for any friend or colleagues that you refer to us that we end up hiring.

401k

Contribute towards a 401k for retirement planning.

Annual Team Retreat

Once or twice a year, join the entire company for a trip to pause work, relax and have fun as a team in destinations like Tahoe and Vegas.

Equity

Be an owner in Nimble through our equity program