Materials Program Manager

ALSO • Palo Alto, CA

8d • $90,000 - $140,000

About The Position

We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient. As an Engineering Program Specialist (EPS), your goals are to drive material Clear-to-Build, without impacting the project schedule

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management in an electromechanical manufacturing environment with focus on material procurement and logistics
• Experience managing contract manufacturers in Asia
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (technical and non technical)
• Willingness to travel as required by project needs

Nice To Haves

• Mandarin language skills

Responsibilities

• Track point-to-point delivery of engineering bill of materials (BOM)
• Setup inventory system at Also to support engineering builds and prototype development
• Setup and drive in-house prototype development builds including material receipt, kitting, staging builds
• Identify and drive resolution of supply issues, including customs delays, logistics constraints, and material shortages
• Drive material readiness to support program milestones and builds
• Communicate logistics status and risks across cross-functional and global teams

Benefits

• Robust health coverage.
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.
• One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
• Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
• Flexible time off.
• 401(k) match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees