Materials Program Manager (MPM)

Celestica • Richardson, TX

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About The Position

Celestica is looking for a Materials Program Manager to join our Supply Chain team. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in materials management, supply chain program management, or procurement, preferably within the technology, manufacturing, or consumer electronics industries. This role is critical in ensuring the successful and timely delivery of materials for New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining programs. The Materials Program Manager will serve as the primary materials liaison between Engineering, Procurement, and external suppliers, driving material readiness and mitigating supply chain risks throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• 4 to 6 years of progressive experience in Materials Program Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a relevant Operations role within a high-volume manufacturing sector.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g., APICS CPIM/CSCP) is an asset.
• Proven, hands-on experience managing materials from prototype/design verification (DV) builds through mass production (MP) launch.
• Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced data analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Power BI) for tracking, reporting, and forecasting.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed supply chain risk analysis and develop executable mitigation plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end materials readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining programs, ensuring materials are available on time (OTD) to meet aggressive build schedules and product launch commitments.
• Proactively identify, assess, and prioritize supply chain risks related to material availability, capacity, lead times, and cost. Develop and execute contingency plans and buffer strategies to mitigate potential material shortages or delays.
• Act as the primary materials interface between Engineering, Procurement, Planning, Quality, and Manufacturing to drive alignment on material requirements and timelines.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Planning teams to define and optimize inventory strategies for NPI and production phases, balancing material availability with cost and cash flow targets. Track and drive Material Cost Reduction (MCR) initiatives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive materials program schedules, tracking critical milestones and reporting on material status, risk assessments, and readiness metrics to senior leadership on a regular basis.
• Manage material implications of engineering changes (ECOs) and product obsolescence, leading End-of-Life (EOL) and Last Time Buy (LTB) activities to ensure smooth transitions and prevent production line downs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees