Supply Chain Program Manager Realign LLC San Jose, CA Job Details Full-time $156,454 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Cost management Cost accounting analysis Supply chain cost analysis Project management experience in technology Cost control Project management experience in manufacturing Bachelor's degree Cost analysis Collaboration with manufacturing teams Cost reduction analysis Managing projects Root cause analysis Cross-functional communication Full Job Description San Jose, California 94088 Posted October 1st, 2026

Job Type:

Full Time Job Category:

IT Job Description Supply Chain Program Manager San Jose, CA (Onsite)

FTE Only Job Description Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and 5-7+ years of professional experience in Supply Chain and Cost Management or an equivalent field.

Cost Management Expertise:

Proven experience with cost avoidance, cost reduction, and value engineering.

BOM Proficiency:

Deep expertise in understanding, analyzing, and managing product Bills of Material (BOM) and costing structures.

Problem-Solving:

Strong capability in root cause analysis and complex problem-solving within a technical environment.

Interpersonal Skills:

Effective communication and interpersonal skills required to collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams in an interactive, global environment. Ex-Cisco Supply Chain experience will be preferred

Responsibilities:

As a Supply Chain Program Manager, you will serve as the primary driver for supply chain readiness, total cost management, and BOM resiliency for all hardware programs from pre-concept through First Hardware Ship (FHS), holding accountability for the assigned product portfolio's total cost and margin management, cost reduction programs, and risk mitigation. You will validate the integrity of costed BOMs and forward costing to articulate main cost drivers, support standard and gross margin management through value engineering, commodity analysis, and BOM optimization, and lead ramp plans to ensure continuity of material supply and delivery between prototype and early production phases. Well versed in Should cost modeling, NPI cost Management, Award Optimization, Quarterly Price Negotiation and Bridge Buys, Margin Management and BOM Health Index WRT Cost, Quality and Leadtime attainment. Good to

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Preferred Qualifications:

Manufacturing Excellence:

Experience in manufacturing and process improvements to drive cost-down and lead-time improvements.

Systems Knowledge:

Knowledge of PLM processes and experience with the Agile PDM system.

Analytical & Presentation Skills:

Advanced analytical capabilities and strong presentation skills to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Communication:

Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

Organizational Skills:

Efficient organizational and multi-tasking abilities to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.

Industry Trends:

Knowledge and application of industry innovations and trends as they relate to product or program development. Required Skills Technical Project Manager