InVue · 6 hours ago
Senior Supply Chain Manager - New Product Development
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expInVue is a company focused on security products, and they are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager for New Product Development. This role is responsible for overseeing the supply chain for new product introductions, ensuring that products are ready for production with effective supply chains in place.
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Responsibilities
Own end-to-end supply chain readiness for all NPD programs, including supplier capacity, long-lead material availability, cost validation, and launch timing prior to release-to production decisions
Develop and maintain NPD supply plans, working closely with Logistics to ensure timely availability and movement of raw materials and finished goods in support of build schedules, launch readiness, and release-to-production milestones
Partner with Product Management and Engineering to assess supply-chain feasibility during early design phases and influence design-for-manufacture and design-for-supply decisions
Validate supplier quotations, MOQs, lead times, and cost assumptions; surface commercial or capacity risks that could impact launch timing or margin
Communicate forecasted demand and planned purchase signals to global suppliers to enable planning of long-lead raw materials
Monitor supplier-owned and InVue-owned raw material exposure for NPD items and proactively manage risk of excess or obsolescence
Serve as the supply-chain lead within cross-functional NPD teams, coordinating alignment across Product, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and external partners
Exercise independent judgment within defined approval thresholds and escalate supply chain risks or tradeoffs impacting launch timing, cost, or customer commitments
Ensure item master, BOMs, and critical attributes are accurately established in enterprise systems to support launch execution
Communicate regularly with Asia-based suppliers and operations teams, including participation in off-hours calls as required to support program timelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Materials Planning, or Operations, with direct NPD or launch experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience working with Asian suppliers and contract manufacturers
Strong understanding of BOM structures, item master data, and supply/demand planning principles
Ability to manage multiple NPD programs concurrently and prioritize based on business impact
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including supplier-facing negotiations
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills; ERP/AS400 experience a plus
Willingness to support global operations across time zones including after-hours calls and meetings as required
Company
InVue
Retailers face a constant challenge: secure valuable products without creating barriers for shoppers or store teams. InVue helps solve that challenge.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-01-24Acquired
Leadership Team
David Glenn
Chief Operating Officer
Kyle Baker
Vice President, Global Strategic Partnerships
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