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Tennant Company · 3 days ago

Strategic Operations & Supply Chain Leader, Robotics

Eden Prairie, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$151K/yr - $242K/yr

10+ years exp

Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry, committed to developing innovative and sustainable solutions. They are seeking a Strategic Operations & Supply Chain Leader to manage the end-to-end flow of robotics materials and components, ensuring alignment with growth, cost, and quality objectives.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingProduct Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop the end-to-end supply chain strategy for the Robotics Product Line, translating the Venture’s business objectives into clear sourcing and manufacturing requirements

Own and drive the strategy for unique suppliers and high-cost components specific to robotics

Identify, qualify, and onboard new robotics suppliers and manufacturing partners globally

Lead supplier selection and contracting processes, ensuring compliance with Venture and Core Business standards

Manage supplier partnerships for outsourced ("buy") robotics products and components

Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Program Management to define make/buy decisions and ensure design-for-supply-chain principles are embedded early in product development

Oversee demand forecasting and materials planning to ensure supply continuity for production and service

Implement robust SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) processes for robotics

Direct NPD robotic manufacturing engineers responsible for pilot builds, process development, and transition to scalable production

Create launch readiness frameworks to validate manufacturability, cost, and supply assurance for each new robotics platform

This is a people leadership role responsible for building, mentoring, and developing a high-performing multidisciplinary team across supply chain operations, materials planning, and NPD launch engineering

Foster collaboration across Product Development, Strategic Partnerships, and Program Management to accelerate go-to-market timelines

Represent operations and supply chain considerations in venture portfolio and executive reviews

Qualification

Strategic sourcingSupply chain managementSupplier relationship managementManufacturing processesProgram managementDemand forecastingMaterials planningCollaborationLeadershipCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, or related field

Minimum 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, or operations leadership—preferably in robotics, automation, or complex electro-mechanical systems

Proven track record of building and scaling supplier ecosystems from concept to volume production

Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, global logistics, and cost modeling

Proven capability to see ahead to future possibilities and translate them into breakthrough strategies

Strong program management skills, with experience in supplier relationship management and negotiation

Excellent communication and influence skills across cross-functional and matrixed environments

Proven ability to Direct Work effectively and Develop Talent

Preferred

Master's or MBA

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

Disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Company

Tennant Company

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Tennant Company is a recognized leader of the cleaning industry.

Founded in 1870

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.tennantrecon.com

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