Material Program Manager I

Aerovironment•Simi Valley, CA

46d

About The Position

Summary The Material Program Manager (MPM) I will serve as the leader for assigned programs' supply chain activities and will advise the Supply Chain Leadership as well as the Program Management Office on material strategies, plans, and status. The MPM I will also work collaboratively with team members supporting their programs and ensuring successful execution. The MPM leads front end of the business Supply Chain activities including early Supply Chain involvement and early Supplier involvement. The position requires an individual who will be able to exert influence and have an effect on the overall objectives and long range goals of the Program and the Integrated Product Team (IPT). Position Responsibilities Participate in the generation and execution of the Supply Chain Program strategy and plan for assigned development programs Participate in planning, execution, and reporting of material and labor budgets, earned value management, EAC (Estimate at Completion reporting), and AOP (Annual Operating Plan) commitments Generate BOEs (Basis of Estimate) and perform CAM (Cost Account Manager) duties for Supply Chain labor Responsible for Supply Chain risk assessment and execution of mitigation plans to ensure AV is able to meet Customer delivery requirements Manage Subcontractor pricing and schedule as required to support AV proposal process and contract performance Plan and manage a dynamic material and services delivery forecast Ensure Supply Chain is included and consulted with for development programs, serve as liaison between development teams and Supply Chain Must be a self-starter, capable of developing and achieving organizational and program objectives, and must be able to successfully interface with all levels of internal management, including supplier management Collaborate with Supply Chain functions and monitor performance metrics and proactively act to address program and functional issues Capable of generating supplier risk and opportunity management plans Support leadership reviews, including Gate Reviews, Monthly Operations Reviews, Program Reviews, and Customer Reviews Represent Supply Chain in Integrated Program Team (IPT) In charge of BOM (Bill of Materials) Management Work with internal and external stakeholders to drive resolution of material shortages Provide support needed to ensure delivery of Program Supply Chain objectives Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Organizational or Business Management, Engineering or related discipline and a minimum of 2+ years of Supply Chain Program support in an engineering development or production environment or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Strong leader with demonstrated project management skills
The position requires an individual who is persistent in influencing others to execute their responsibilities on time and escalates as required to achieve schedules
Prior work experience with Material Forecasting
Negotiations experience
Commitment to obtain MPM or PMP (Project Management Professional) certification after experience in the role
Excellent communication skills, leadership abilities, and the ability to work in an IPT environment
A self-starter, capable of achieving organizational and program objectives, and able to interface with all levels of internal management, Supplier management
Excellent time management skills and the ability to assign the appropriate priorities to the many tasks that they will be required to perform
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.

Nice To Haves

Has effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience with Oracle or similar ERP system software
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.

Responsibilities

Participate in the generation and execution of the Supply Chain Program strategy and plan for assigned development programs
Participate in planning, execution, and reporting of material and labor budgets, earned value management, EAC (Estimate at Completion reporting), and AOP (Annual Operating Plan) commitments
Generate BOEs (Basis of Estimate) and perform CAM (Cost Account Manager) duties for Supply Chain labor
Responsible for Supply Chain risk assessment and execution of mitigation plans to ensure AV is able to meet Customer delivery requirements
Manage Subcontractor pricing and schedule as required to support AV proposal process and contract performance
Plan and manage a dynamic material and services delivery forecast
Ensure Supply Chain is included and consulted with for development programs, serve as liaison between development teams and Supply Chain
Must be a self-starter, capable of developing and achieving organizational and program objectives, and must be able to successfully interface with all levels of internal management, including supplier management
Collaborate with Supply Chain functions and monitor performance metrics and proactively act to address program and functional issues
Capable of generating supplier risk and opportunity management plans
Support leadership reviews, including Gate Reviews, Monthly Operations Reviews, Program Reviews, and Customer Reviews
Represent Supply Chain in Integrated Program Team (IPT)
In charge of BOM (Bill of Materials) Management
Work with internal and external stakeholders to drive resolution of material shortages
Provide support needed to ensure delivery of Program Supply Chain objectives
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

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