Technical Product Manager (TPM) – Supply Chain (Robotics)
Location: North Reading, MA
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: Not specified
Compensation: $45–$52/hour | Equivalent to ~$93,600 – $108,160/year
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Holidays
Travel: Minimal
Start: ASAP
Open Role Due To: Expansion / New initiatives within Robotics Supply Chain
About the Role
Our client, a global leader in e-commerce, cloud computing, and advanced robotics, is seeking a Technical Product Manager (TPM) – Supply Chain to support its Robotics Supply Chain organization within Fulfillment Technology.
This role sits at the intersection of product management, program leadership, and supply chain operations, owning end-to-end performance for robotics hardware products. You will drive cost, lead time, and delivery improvements while aligning cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, highly complex environment.
What You’ll Do
- Own end-to-end supply chain performance for robotics hardware products (e.g., drive units, robotic arms, mechanical systems)
- Drive accountability across sourcing, procurement, planning, and logistics to ensure on-time delivery and cost optimization
- Act as a TPM-style program leader, aligning cross-functional stakeholders and ensuring execution against business goals
- Analyze BOM data to assess cost structures, lead times, and optimization opportunities
- Partner with suppliers and internal teams to drive cost savings and improve delivery timelines
- Provide regular reporting to leadership, including program updates, cost analysis, and risk mitigation plans
- Identify and escalate supply chain risks, collaborating with engineering on solutions such as redesigns or alternate sourcing
- Conduct deep-dive analyses, including supplier pricing impacts, lead time aggregation, and supply chain trade-off decisions
Why This Role Stands Out
- High-impact role supporting cutting-edge robotics and automation initiatives
- Strong cross-functional visibility with engineering, supply chain, and executive leadership
- Opportunity to influence cost, scalability, and performance of next-generation hardware systems
- Competitive compensation with full benefits
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, or product/program management within a hardware or manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of supply planning, demand planning, procurement, and supplier management
- Experience with cost structures, negotiations, and supply chain optimization
- Strong analytical skills with Excel and data-driven decision-making
- Proven ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred Skills
- Experience in robotics, manufacturing, or electromechanical hardware environments
- Familiarity with components such as motors, plastics, metals, and mechanical assemblies
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and PLM tools (Agile)
- Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and building supply chains for new hardware
- Background in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, or capacity planning
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