Supplier Project Manager

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•Bethlehem, PA

7d•$78,200 - $101,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Project Manager at Curtiss-Wright’s Bethlehem, Pennsylvania facility leads strategic analysis, planning, implementation, and management of material requirements to support production schedules, program execution, and customer delivery commitments. The role serves as a subject matter expert in material management and develops and executes material strategies aligned with operational objectives, customer commitments, program requirements, and financial performance goals. The position supports multiple programs, manufacturing operations, product lines, or business units. It leads material planning and inventory optimization, analyzes demand and supply conditions, manages quotation and pricing processes for partner and manufactured products, and coordinates responses to critical supply risks and shortages. The role also provides leadership, mentoring, and coaching to Material Analysts. The position is based on-site in Bethlehem, PA, with a stated salary range of $78,200–$101,000. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and capable of obtaining and maintaining a Department of Defense security clearance. The position may involve exposure to export-controlled information and additional security screening.

Requirements

Progressive experience in materials management, supply chain planning, inventory control, production planning, or related analytical functions.
Expert knowledge of supply chain operations, inventory management, demand planning, and material planning concepts.
Expertise in MRP/ERP planning methodologies and inventory optimization techniques.
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
Exceptional project leadership and cross-functional team management skills.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Advanced quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen and capable of obtaining and maintaining a Department of Defense security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead analysis of complex material requirements, inventory positions, and supply-demand balances to support production and customer commitments.
Develop and execute comprehensive material strategies aligned with forecasted demand, production schedules, program requirements, and inventory objectives across multiple programs, operations, product lines, or business units.
Establish long-range supply and inventory strategies that support growth initiatives.
Analyze demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and inventory requirements to ensure material readiness.
Review Requests For Quote (RFQs) for details, completeness, and technical content.
Process quotations for Distributed Teaming Partner Product, from quotation review through submission to the customer.
Administer pricing for Manufactured Product Quotes and process and track orders placed with Distributed Teaming Partners.
Lead identification, assessment, and mitigation of critical supply chain risks.
Drive cross-functional recovery plans for critical material shortages.
Develop advanced analyses, forecasting models, dashboards, and reports.
Lead inventory optimization initiatives and continuous improvement of inventory management and material planning processes.
Serve as a subject matter expert and provide leadership, mentoring, and/or coaching for Material Analysts.