Senior Manager, Contract Manufacturing Strategic Project Management

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive supplier performance and proactively address potential risks and issues, with escalation as necessary.

• Coordinate with Materials Management and Procurement teams on potential raw material (RM) synergies with contract manufacturers or shortage issues.

• Execute purchasing activities and provide full support for Contract Manufacturing, ensuring completion of the purchase-to-pay cycle.

• Prepare and share monthly/quarterly performance reports, collaborating with related stakeholders.

• Perform inventory control and manage stock of designated materials.

• Provide input on supplier performance and lead improvement actions on production and operations matters.

• Collaborate with Product Development and Quality Control teams to ensure smooth and timely transitions from development through production to shipment.

• Ensure supplier volume allocation is in line with the aligned annual strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in operations management, preferably within the jewelry industry.

• Strong ability to build consensus and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proven capability in solving complex business problems with sustainable results (both financial and non-financial).

• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance trade-offs and make difficult decisions.

• Strong planning and execution skills; able to handle both volume and complexity effectively.

• Inspirational leadership style with genuine humility, prioritizing team success over individual interests.

• Highly motivated, adaptable, and willing to embrace change.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and develop a team of talented individuals.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels inside and outside the organization.