Material Program Manager

RTX•El Segundo, CA
•$118,300 - $224,900•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon is seeking a Material Program Manager to support and be accountable for the full supply chain scope associated with STaRS (Strategic & Tactical Radar Solutions). The role interacts with the program office and functions supporting material order placement, including supplier management, Engineering, Mission Assurance, and Acquisitions. The MPM manages material needs and tasks from FEOTB (Front End of The Business) through contract execution and closure, and supports proposals, planning, quarterly EACs, material sales forecasting, and supplier management in coordination with Procurement and Commodity Teams. The goal is to ensure programs have the material needed to meet schedule, cost, and quality requirements, while supporting the financial business needs of the program. The position partners with program and cross-functional leaders to execute annual operating plans, on-time delivery, and material coverage. It develops material strategies and supplier risk mitigation plans, drives material forecasting and FEOTB activities, works with operations and suppliers to align material coverage and manufacturing plans, and supports program reviews, proposals, and continuous improvement. The role is onsite in El Segundo, California. An active, transferable U.S. government Secret clearance is required before the start date, and U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
  • At least 6 years of experience in a supply chain role.
  • Experience in material sales forecasting, risk and opportunity management, material Estimates at Completion (EACs), and/or Earned Value Management (EVMS).
  • Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required before the start date; the posting specifies DoD Secret clearance and requires active, existing clearance on day one.
  • U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with export/import compliance requirements for international business partners and suppliers.
  • Experience using SAP.
  • Experience with government regulations such as FAR/DFAR, ITAR/EAR, and TINA.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes across the product life cycle.
  • Supplier management experience.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Program Manager and cross-functional leaders to execute the annual operating plan, on-time delivery, and material coverage needed to meet commitments to internal and external customers.
  • Develop, coordinate, and execute program material strategies, plans, and supplier risk mitigation activities.
  • Establish and drive material sales forecasting for the assigned program and product line.
  • Drive FEOTB activities related to MRP planning and loading, material releases, and initial and quarterly EAC reporting.
  • Work with Program, Factory, and Supply Base teams to establish accurate material coverage for MRP requirements and sustainment execution.
  • Establish accurate manufacturing plans with Program Operations Managers and the Program, managing risks and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leads and team members to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Engage Engineering, Mission Assurance, and Supply Chain organizations to improve supplier performance, execution, and product yield for AEWRS programs.
  • Prepare and present information for weekly and monthly management reviews, summarizing program status and production or sustainment issues.
  • Support proposals by generating Basis of Estimate inputs, providing material pricing inputs with SCPX, and planning and executing RFQs with specialists and buyers.
  • Work with Procurement to manage CAPA closure for TINA requirements.
  • Document program execution insights and lessons learned, share knowledge, and contribute to repeatable process improvements and MPM execution standards.
  • Solve material planning and procurement issues and drive successful outcomes.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee Scholar Program
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.
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