Component Lifecycle & Obsolescence Manager

At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.
The Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and delivers innovative lifesaving products and software solutions to EMS, hospital, public safety, and military customers globally. Products include AEDs, trauma kits, ventilators, temperature management solutions, and more. Our dedicated employees take pride in their commitment to improving patient outcomes while delivering world-class customer service.
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Job Summary
At ZOLL, supply continuity is critical to delivering life saving medical devices. The Component Lifecycle & Obsolescence Manager will be the subject matter expert responsible for protecting that continuity by proactively managing the complex component end of life (EOL) and obsolescence risk across ZOLL's product portfolio. This role serves as the single threaded owner for component lifecycle management, partnering closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product teams to ensure long-term product support while balancing inventory, cost, and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate is detail oriented, comfortable working with large data sets, and confident influencing cross functional decisions that impact patient critical products.
Essential Functions

• Own the end of life (EOL) and obsolescence management process for all electronic, electromechanical, and custom components

• Maintain accurate lifecycle status, run out timelines, and risk assessments tied to active and sustaining products

• Track supplier notifications including PCNs, NRNDs, and EOL announcements

Develop run out analyses and last time buy (LTB) recommendations aligned with:

• Product roadmaps

• Forecast demand

• Regulatory and quality considerations

• Balance inventory risk, cost exposure, and long-term support requirements

• Provide clear decision data to Procurement, Engineering, and Product leaders

Drive projects with Engineering to:

• Evaluate alternate components

• Support form fit function replacements

• Align redesign timelines with component lifecycle risk

• Work with Quality and Regulatory to ensure lifecycle decisions support compliance and documentation requirements

• Coordinate with Manufacturing and Planning to prevent supply disruption

Partner with suppliers to:

• Influence LTB deadlines and LTB product availability

• Negotiate pricing and executing LTBs

• Establish and continuously improve standardized component EOL and obsolescence processes

• Strengthen visibility and cadence around lifecycle risk (12–36-month horizon)

• Serve as the primary escalation point for component lifecycle risk within the organization

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred

• 10+ years in Procurement, Supply Chain, Component Engineering, or related field

• Experience in medical devices, electronics manufacturing, or other regulated industries preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with ERP, PLM, and lifecycle tracking tools

• Working knowledge of PCN processes and supplier lifecycle management best practices

• Project management experience in component obsolescence, EOL, or lifecycle risk

• Strong analytical and data management skills (inventory analysis, projections, scenario modeling)

• Experience leading cross functional teams in a technical or regulated environment

• Overall strong business acumen

• Knowledge of the electronic and/or electro-mechanical component industry

• Led negotiations including international suppliers, adversarial supplier relationships and disruptive supply situations

• Vast knowledge of upstream electronic supply chain components and origins

• Knowledge level to advise engineering team at a high level on cost comparison of preliminary designs

• Can demonstrate strong written and verbal presentation skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing - Occasionally

• Walking - Occasionally

• Sitting - Constantly

• Talking - Occasionally

• Hearing - Occasionally

• Repetitive Motions - Frequently

ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.

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The annual salary for this position is:

Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.