Supply Chain Program Manager (Contractor)
Summary
Contract Supply Chain Program Manager at Anritsu's Morgan Hill office, owning the integrated transition tracker for ~125 PCBA boards across manufacturing sites—coordinating transfer packages (BOMs, AVLs, qualification), driving first-article builds with suppliers and Engineering/Quality/NPI, and supporting logistics including bridge buys and safety stock.
Anritsu is a provider of innovative communications test and measurement solutions. Anritsu engages customers as true partners to help develop wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital solutions for R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance applications, as well as multidimensional service assurance solutions for network monitoring and optimization. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products and systems. The company develops advanced solutions for emerging and legacy wireline and wireless technologies used in commercial, private, military/aerospace, government, and other markets. To learn more visit www.anritsu.com and follow Anritsu on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.
This is a contract opportunity only. As a Supply Chain Program Manager contracting with our Morgan Hill office, you will have responsibility for supporting the manufacturing transition for our PCBA boards.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Own and maintain the integrated transition tracker covering ~125 PCBAs (status by assembly, target site, documentation readiness, qualification status, critical path, risks and owners)
- Coordinate preparation and completeness of transfer packages (BOMs, AVLs, process documentation, special process requirements, test requirements, quality)
- Drive and track first-article / pilot / qualification builds and associated change-control activities with suppliers and internal Engineering/Quality/NPI stakeholders
- Support logistics and inventory planning for the transitions (bridge buys, last-time buys, safety stock positioning, shipping plans between sites)
- Facilitate regular cross-functional transition reviews; capture actions, owners and due dates; escalate risks and blockers early
- Assist with shortage and escalation surge support during peak transition periods so permanent SCPMs are not overloaded
- Maintain clear status reporting to the Supply Chain Manager and relevant stakeholders
This position will be reporting to the Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Contract Manufacturing based in Morgan Hill
Requirements:
- 5+ years in electronics supply chain, EMS/PCBA manufacturing, or supplier management (EMS experience strongly preferred)
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading product or process transfer/site transitions in an electronics manufacturing environment
- Strong project coordination and tracking skills; ability to manage large numbers of line items with clear status visibility
- Working knowledge of PCBA processes, documentation packages, qualification requirements and change control
- Excellent cross-functional communication and ability to drive actions with suppliers and internal teams without direct authority
- Proficiency with Excel / tracking tools; experience with ERP/MRP systems and supplier portals is a plus
- Ability to work independently under time pressure and maintain rigorous attention to detail
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s or Associate Degree
- Prior experience with Contract Manufacturer's or equivalent experience
- Exposure to manufacturing environments.
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