NPI (New Product Introduction) from Collabera

Title: Materials Manager

Location: Westborough, MA 01581

Pay rate: $35/hr to $40/hr

Duration: 7 months (Contract to Hire)

Job Description:

• Robotics Manufacturing & Technical Operations (RMTO) team. The team owns manufacturing planning for Robotics Manufacturing. This entails all of the production scheduling, capacity planning, production control, inventory management, and warehousing operations.


• This role will specifically support production control which will support the manufacturing floor that builds robotics for their FC network. Supporting the NPI programs that

Training/ Ramp- up:

• Looking for someone who has good foundation knowledge in supply chain management in manufacturing. 2 weeks expected to work on their own program assigned independently with HM providing a weekly to multiple times a week over site in terms of what they are doing but are expected to start contribution within2 weeks of shadowing.

Role interesting:

• Building next generation of robotic manufacturing for their fulfillment network and with the scope of these NPI products they are hoping to become the largest producer of industrial robotics in the world w/ the scope and volume they are trying to ramp these programs to.

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or a related field


• Deep understanding of advanced planning strategies and replenishment processes


• Excellent problem-solving and process improvement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions


• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams


• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional projects


• Proficient in supply chain management tools and technologies


• Proficient in SQL and data visualization to drive key insights (Tableau, Power BI)


• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma process improvement methodologies


• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related technical field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Kinaxis Author or Advanced User certification


• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and process optimization


• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification


• Knowledge of emerging technologies in the supply chain and logistics space (e.g. IoT, machine learning)


• Master's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related technical discipline

Must Have:

• Manufacturing background (Supplier Planner)


• Understanding Production Scheduling Concepts


• End to end supply knowledge for replenishment planning