Senior Associate, Supply Chain Management - Materials
About The Position
The Material Program Management position serves as the primary Supply Chain/Material Management (SC/MM) liaison for business unit programs and new business development initiatives. The role guides cross-functional SC/MM teams in developing comprehensive supply chain strategies, plans, and processes that integrate into overall Program Management activities. As the principal customer interface for supply chain program matters, the position represents procurement on Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) and drives cross-functional resolution of material-related issues, status updates, and challenges. The position supports material requirements, budgets, and supply chain deliverables for assigned programs; helps lead integrated cross-functional material teams; and works with suppliers, supply chain leadership, program management, functional leaders, and customers to meet subcontract cost, schedule, and technical objectives. It develops and executes supply chain strategies for development and production proposals for Government and Prime Contractor programs, helps establish supplier program baselines, supports strategic supplier contract negotiations, and presents information to peers, customers, suppliers, and senior management. Travel of up to 10% to other facilities and supplier locations nationwide is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; OR graduate degree (or equivalent) with 0–2 years of prior related experience; OR, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.
- Knowledge of supply chain management, lean manufacturing, assembly, and ATP processes.
- Ability to use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate plans, processes, and results of the supporting team.
- Solid working knowledge of project management methods within the defense acquisition environment, including program planning, integrated master scheduling, budgeting, and earned value management.
- Ability to implement product design and development stage-gate processes, including reviews for design, build, and test.
- Ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously and make real-time plan adjustments in response to challenges or unexpected results.
Responsibilities
- Support material requirements, material budgets, and supply chain deliverables for assigned programs.
- Support and help lead integrated cross-functional material teams, collaborating with suppliers, supply chain leadership, program management, functional leaders, and customers to meet subcontract cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
- Manage time and resources across multiple programs, prioritizing critical path activities and competing demands.
- Develop and execute supply chain strategies for development and production proposals submitted to Government and Prime Contractor programs.
- Escalate and resolve material-related issues, risks, and roadblocks with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and customers.
- Partner in developing supplier baseline program plans, including budget and schedule baselines aligned with overall program objectives.
- Assist and provide input in contract negotiations with strategic suppliers.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to peers, customers, suppliers, and senior management.
- Serve as the primary SC/MM representative and customer-facing point of contact for supply chain material program matters.
- Travel up to 10% to other facilities and supplier locations nationwide.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
