NPI Material Manager

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We are looking for a forward-thinking NPI Materials Manager to join Procurement. This role is essential for material readiness and success in a high-paced NPI setting. Seeking a supply chain professional who embraces digital transformation and excels in data-driven decisions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage supply availability across assigned commodities by working directly with external Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and internal teams to ensure clear-to-build (CTB) for all NPI builds.

• Apply AI-enabled platforms and data analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar) to model demand scenarios, visualize risks, and recommend proactive materials strategies.

• Monitor engineering changes (ECOs) and BOM updates for seamless integration via CM MRP systems.

• Materials Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and resolve component shortages; collaborate with Engineering on alternate sourcing and deviation approvals. Implement predictive analytics to flag risks early and propose data-driven mitigations.

• Lead supplier/CM meetings using structured important metrics, data dashboards, and exception-based alerts. Responsible for addressing supply issues; apply root-cause analysis by demonstrating digital tools.

• Partner with Materials Planning and Engineering teams to deliver timely insights into supply constraints, readiness levels, and recovery plans via coordinated reporting tools.

• Coordinate buy/sell activities across multiple CMs and internal teams while ensuring data integrity and transaction visibility via ERP systems.

• Drive quarterly Excess & Obsolescence (E&O) reviews using advanced analytics to assess and disposition E&O risks. Leverage AI models to forecast obsolescence and recommend preventive actions.

• Ensure CM material management systems adhere to compliance standards. Lead process audits and drive SCARs (Supplier Corrective Action Requests) using digital traceability tools.

• Champion initiatives to improve scalability, automate manual processes, and boost efficiency through AI agents, RPA, or intelligent planning platforms.

What We Need to See:

• Strong analytical and strategic skills – ability to turn complex supply issues into actionable insights.

• Advanced skills in Excel, Tableau, SQL, or other visualization tools. Exposure to AI/ML models or decision intelligence platforms (e.g., o9, Kinaxis, Anaplan, Rapid Response) is a plus.

• Deep understanding of BOM structures, inventory planning, and ECO processes in a PCBA environment.

• Working experience with SAP ERP, PDP/Agile PLM, and CM execution systems.

• Clear and concise communicator capable of influencing Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain manufacturing, or NPI production in high-tech or semiconductor industries.

• APICS certification preferred.

• Experience in OEM/CEM environments, especially with turnkey materials execution and digital SCM initiatives.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technological world’s most desirable employers; we have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unparalleled growth, best-in-class teams are rapidly growing. If you’re creative and autonomous with a real passion for your work, we want to hear from you!

The base salary range is 100,000 USD - 195,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.