Supply Chain Manager

The Senior Supply Chain Manager at Motorola Solutions will lead the end-to-end strategic execution of the supply chain for Land Mobile Radio and Video solutions, ensuring continuity and security of supply. This onsite role in Guadalajara involves managing EMS partners, influencing Tier 2/3 suppliers, and developing product fulfillment strategies. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, operational excellence, global coordination, supplier performance oversight, risk mitigation, demand and inventory management, and logistics optimization. The manager will also lead a team and collaborate cross-functionally to support NPI and lifecycle management.

Must Have

• Reside in Guadalajara, Mexico
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in global supply chain management
• At least 3 years in a senior managerial or leadership capacity
• Expert proficiency with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Proficiency with dedicated Supply Chain Management (SCMS) software
• Ability to monitor, interpret, and present complex supply chain data using advanced analytical tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau)
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
• Formulate and implement short-term and long-term supply chain strategies
• Oversee performance of strategic EMS partners
• Proactively engage and audit upstream (Tier 2 & 3) suppliers
• Manage global transportation and distribution strategies
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team
• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Finance, Quality Assurance, Test Engineering, and Product Management

Good to Have

• Advanced degree (MBA or Master's in Supply Chain Management)
• Experience with EMS partnerships and electronics/technology manufacturing
• ASCM (CSCP or CPIM) or other recognized professional certifications in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Logistics

This position will work 100% onsite from Av. Valdepeñas No. 1993. Col. Lomas de Zapopan 45130 Zapopan in Guadalajara. The candidate MUST reside in Guadalajara.

The Senior Supply Chain Manager (SCM) is a leadership role responsible for the end-to-end oversight and strategic execution of the supply chain, ensuring continuity and security of supply for Motorola products. This involves managing relationships with Electronic Manufacturing Service (EMS) partners (specifically for both Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and Video solutions) and extending influence to Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers via the EMS partners.

The role focuses on developing, implementing, and managing product fulfillment strategies to ensure accurate, cost-effective, and resilient product supply across a global network of suppliers and customers.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Strategy Development: Formulate and implement both short-term and long-term supply chain strategies that directly align with overarching business objectives and market demand.
• Operational Excellence: Identify, champion, and drive opportunities for continuous process improvement, leveraging advanced methodologies to enhance supply chain performance, agility, and cost efficiency.
• Global Coordination: Direct and synchronize supply chain activities end-to-end from component suppliers into the EMS and then from the EMS to Motorola’s North America and International DCs.

Supplier Management & Risk Mitigation

• Partner Oversight: Oversee performance of strategic EMS partners, ensuring they meet stringent requirements for volume, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Supply Assurance: Proactively engage and audit upstream (Tier 2 & 3) suppliers, working in collaboration with EMS partners, to secure critical component supply and mitigate potential shortages or disruptions.
• Performance Management: Establish, track, and report on key supplier performance metrics (e.g., On-Time Delivery, Quality Rate, Lead Time adherence) and lead operational negotiations.

Integrated Planning & Logistics

• Demand & Inventory Management: Serve as a key stakeholder, collaborating with Demand Planning teams to refine forecasting models, optimize inventory holding levels, and align supply capacity with the agreed-upon planning horizon.
• Logistics Optimization: Manage global transportation and distribution strategies, focusing on optimizing routes, modes, and providers to ensure timely delivery while aggressively minimizing landed costs.

Management & Collaboration

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of supply chain professionals, setting clear performance objectives, managing succession planning, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Serve as the primary SCM liaison, collaborating closely with critical functions including Procurement, Operations, Finance, Quality Assurance, Test Engineering, and Product Management to ensure seamless NPI (New Product Introduction) and lifecycle management.

Basic Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a closely related quantitative field is required. An advanced degree (e.g., MBA or Master's in Supply Chain Management) is highly preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in managing complex, global supply chains, including at least 3 years in a senior managerial or leadership capacity. Experience with EMS partnerships and electronics/technology manufacturing is a significant advantage.

Technical & Analytical Competencies

• SCM Systems Proficiency: Expert proficiency with major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and dedicated Supply Chain Management (SCMS) software.
• Data Analysis: Demonstrated ability to monitor, interpret, and present complex supply chain data using advanced analytical tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau) to inform strategic decision-making and report generation for executive leadership.
• Process Methodologies: Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives, preferably utilizing methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or other accredited performance enhancement frameworks.

Certifications (Highly Valued)

• ASCM (formerly APICS): Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM).
• Supply Chain Management: Other recognized professional certifications in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Logistics.