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What We Do

FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side-by-side vehicles, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network. Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq.

Why you should join us

Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee discounts. But more importantly, it's a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and bringing great products to our customers!

If this sounds like something you would love to do, and a place you want to be a part of, get in touch with us by submitting your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Position Summary:

Be a part of the Product Management team for FOX Factory Performance Vehicle Development (PVD), the division that specializes in custom upfit packages on Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis vehicles. Assist in the management of new program launches by facilitating communication between internal departments and with external suppliers. Source innovative new products and ensure a reliable future supply chain.

Position Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain quality supplier relations.

• Help source new supplier/manufacturing options

• Coordinate on supplier research & vetting efforts

• Manage NDAs as needed

• Facilitate Vendor Agreements

• Help facilitate communication with suppliers

• Assist in reviewing & approving part quotes and lead times

• Help ensure suppliers are meeting expectations

• Request Supplier Set-ups

• Issue Tooling & Sample POs

• Communicate timing of tools and flag any items that are at risk of being late (anything that could risk hitting target Production Start Date)

• Help monitor on-going supplier performance

• Schedule meetings &/or visits

• Participate in on-site audits/visits

• Maintain Approved Supplier Database

• Identify trending quality issues through regular communication with Production Integration, Manufacturing, Quality, and Customer Service.

• Maintain Tool Log: On-site and Off-site Assets

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

• Understanding of Automotive Industry

• Flexible with good interpersonal skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Diligent, hardworking, and detail oriented

• Capable of taking direction

Competencies:

• Customer Mindset: Exceptional customer experience is primary focus while performing job duties. Quality is a top priority.

• Adaptability & Innovation: Proactively and willingly adapts to changing business needs and conditions and presents creative and fresh ideas on how to solve problems, gain efficiencies and improve quality.

• Relationship Building: Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of inclusion, cooperation, and mutual respect.

• Accountability: Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and strives to exceed requirements.

• Decision Making and Judgment: Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints and risks.

• Talent Development (Self and Others): Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; making an effort to acquire new knowledge or skills associated with job responsibilities. Willingness to work with others and coach/teach in effort to develop and support other employees' development.

Position Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Associate's or Technical degree or equivalent experience required

Experience:

5+ years of Automotive Supply Chain or Sales Experience preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Office or production/manufacturing environment depending on assignment.

May be required to lift 20 lbs. on occasion.

May be required to walk, stand, sit, bend and/or lift for long periods of time.

Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer

Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs' essential functions.

FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. We base all employment decisions -including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs -on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.