Design, implement, and scale Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs with strategic suppliers, including min/max levels, replenishment triggers, point-of-use inventory, inventory ownership, service-level expectations, and performance metrics to improve material availability while reducing on-hand inventory and transactional workload. Identify and mitigate supply risks including late deliveries, quality issues, capacity constraints, single-source exposure, and obsolescence; monitor supplier readiness for upcoming builds and escalate risks with clear recovery plans.