Company overview
at motorola solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
department overview
materials project management and global supply planning organization is responsible for planning materials and managing planning for video security solutions and land mobile radios
job description
this position will work 100% onsite from av. Valdepeñas no 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.
travel requirements
10-25%
relocation provided
none
position type
experienced
referral payment plan
yes
eeo statement
motorola solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
we are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.