Product Lifecycle Manager - Supply Chain

Nevados is the premier solar tracker company for PV power plants built on sloped and rolling terrain. The Supply Chain Product Lifecycle Manager is responsible for managing part numbers, coordinating cross-functional reviews, and ensuring part changes are executed properly in operational systems. This role involves project coordination across multiple functions to optimize supply chain operations and manage inventory effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Manage project plans for the introduction, modification, ECO, substitution, and obsolescence of part numbers from a Supply Chain perspective
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews to assess operational, inventory, and sourcing impacts of part changes
• Ensure part-level decisions are documented and executed consistently
• Serve as the Supply Chain project coordinator for part-lifecycle changes
• Determine which projects are potentially impacted from part number modifications
• Coordinate with Sales to ensure new product introduction meets project delivery timelines
• Create and manage gate process with signoffs for introduction and replacement product
• Partners with Engineering and potential new sources for design for manufacturing for new products
• Work with the Sourcing Team to make sourcing selections for new products
• Participating in Strategic Sourcing Reviews
• Execute request for quotations on new revisions of product
• Participate in negotiations of supplier agreements including amendments for new products
• Partner with Sourcing, Engineering and Quality on onboarding new potential sources and onboarding new products at existing sources
• Create, update, and maintain part numbers, BOMs, and revisions in ERP and related systems
• Maintain approved vendor lists, lead times, Minimum Order Quantities, and sourcing attributes
• Track lifecycle status, replacements, and cross-references between part numbers
• Ensure system data accurately reflects approved part configurations
• Review inventory levels, open orders, and demand for new, active, and EOL parts
• Identify supply risk and inventory exposure related to part changes
• Provide stocking, depletion, and last-time-buy recommendations
• Maintain records of approved substitute and alternate parts
• Ensure substitutions are approved, documented, and reflected in systems

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Project Management or related field
• 5 years of combined NPI, Lifecycle, Supply Chain, Project Management
• 2 years of Management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical and operational information across teams
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to review part, inventory, and system data to identify risks and impacts
• Strong time management and organizational skills to manage multiple part changes and meet internal deadlines
• Working knowledge of supply chain and operations fundamentals, including inventory management, sourcing, and material planning
• Ability to apply formal supply chain education or training to practical, day-to-day operational execution
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of PowerPoint
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, early-stage environment with changing priorities
• Strong customer service mindset when supporting internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• NPI experience with ability to implement a new process and manage
• Strong project management skills including the use of project management software Monday.com or related software
• Experience with PLM and ERP experience, Arena and NetSuite preferred
• Manage project plans for the introduction, modification, ECO, substitution, and obsolescence of part numbers from a Supply Chain perspective
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews to assess operational, inventory, and sourcing impacts of part changes
• Ensure part-level decisions are documented and executed consistently
• Serve as the Supply Chain project coordinator for part-lifecycle changes
• Determine which projects are potentially impacted from part number modifications
• Coordinate with Sales to ensure new product introduction meets project delivery timelines
• Create and manage gate process with signoffs for introduction and replacement product
• Partners with Engineering and potential new sources for design for manufacturing for new products
• Work with the Sourcing Team to make sourcing selections for new products
• Participating in Strategic Sourcing Reviews
• Execute request for quotations on new revisions of product
• Participate in negotiations of supplier agreements including amendments for new products
• Partner with Sourcing, Engineering and Quality on onboarding new potential sources and onboarding new products at existing sources
• Create, update, and maintain part numbers, BOMs, and revisions in ERP and related systems
• Maintain approved vendor lists, lead times, Minimum Order Quantities, and sourcing attributes
• Track lifecycle status, replacements, and cross-references between part numbers
• Ensure system data accurately reflects approved part configurations
• Review inventory levels, open orders, and demand for new, active, and EOL parts
• Identify supply risk and inventory exposure related to part changes
• Provide stocking, depletion, and last-time-buy recommendations
• Maintain records of approved substitute and alternate parts
• Ensure substitutions are approved, documented, and reflected in systems
• Experience with steel manufacturers