Incora

Customer Program Manager

Incora$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in management or related field
  • 3+ years of related experience in sales, distribution, or inventory management
  • Proven supervisory experience with a focus on motivating team members
  • Strong expertise in process management and improvement, particularly in JIT Contract programs
  • In-depth knowledge of aerospace industry products and integrated database systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with AI tools like Copilot is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Foster and maintain positive relationships with customers and suppliers to maximize market exposure
  • Direct program operations, including JIT FSL inventory strategy to support contracts
  • Manage program budget compliance and recommend annual budget adjustments
  • Plan and prioritize workflow at JIT FSL facilities for timely inventory flow
  • Lead department staff to ensure high-quality customer service and team collaboration
  • Implement and oversee training on AS9100 requirements and quality instructions
  • Engage facility staff in continuous improvement discussions and problem-solving

Benefits

  • Participate in incentive programs tied to company success
  • Enjoy 8 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays for full-time employees
  • Access to flex time and 80 hours of paid sick leave for exempt employees
  • Receive 2 weeks of paid parental leave to support family needs
  • Take advantage of employee discounts through the Perkspot program
  • Benefit from employer-paid group life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage
  • Join a 401K plan with company matching contribution
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking an exceptional Customer Program Manager here at Incora.

As the leading supply chain solutions business in the aerospace industry our people Customers are at the heart of our business.

The Customer Program Manager is accountable for ensuring the strategic objectives of the Program are developed, implemented, and consistently executed to provide error-free, on-time delivery of high-quality products and optimum program profitability, while actively cultivating and sustaining valuable customer and supplier relationships.

This role I is responsible for orchestrating the above by continuously providing effective leadership in the areas of administration, infrastructure, and the development of efficiencies, process improvements and personnel, in support of a JIT Forward Stocking Location(s) (FSL). Additionally, responsibility includes ensuring streamlined operations, facility organization and competent personnel, in strong support of internal and external partnerships, fostering an atmosphere of trust and engagement through clear communications of individual and team accountabilities.

Key Activities:
  • Continuously promote and maintain positive working relationships with customers and suppliers to achieve the best exposure in the market, ensuring all opportunities to provide value-added services to customers are actively pursued and negotiated.
  • Direct Program operations, including inventory/stocking strategy for JIT FSL(s) to maintain optimal levels to support the Contract(s)
  • Manage and maintain Program budgetary compliance and recommend annual budget changes, as needed.
  • Plan, direct and prioritize JIT FSL facility workflow and Project & Life Cycle strategies to manage a consistent and timely flow of inventory, in direct response to customer specifics and ship date requirements.


About Role:
  • Manage the department staff to ensure a high-level of service to customers; ensuring the staff works well as a team; direct employees toward goals and objectives.
  • Lead by example and provide strong managerial support and guidance to facility teams, offering effective administrative guidelines, clear work instructions, policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate and ensure all team members are provided with current program information, technical access, and the equipment and tools necessary to perform the job accurately and efficiently.
  • Implement, oversee and document the training of all AS9100 requirements and Quality Work Instructions for existing, as well as new process improvements and customer-specific requirements
  • Actively promote and engage facility staff in critical thinking regarding continuous JIT Program process improvements by gathering teams together to discuss program strengths, deficiencies and opportunities for enhancements
  • Respond, investigate and immediately resolve communication failures or process deficiency claims against the FSL and re-train or take actions necessary to ensure the occurrence is not repeated.
  • Ensure document controls, processing and recordkeeping are in compliance with local, State and Federal regulations, as well as Incora recordkeeping policies, including, but not limited to training records, transaction reports and customer communications
  • Uphold Customer on-site policies and compliance procedures, as applicable, in addition to Incora policies and procedure
  • Conduct Supervisor performance evaluations (if applicable) or monitor employee performance evaluations and identify relevant coaching needs; approves all employee wage changes and promotions, in accordance with budgetary restrictions and compensation policies
  • Create, compile and analyze workflow, time and labor reports to recommend organizational changes and effective process improvements, where needed, and to meet current and projected commitments
  • Manage, coordinate or designate onsite FSL facilities, equipment and real estate maintenance, as applicable, maintaining cleanliness, personnel and/or product security, and organization throughout the facility
  • Engage directly with customers' auditors, as needed, to ensure accurate compliance and execution of the customers' specifications and requirements
  • Attend all company-sponsored meetings


About You:
  • Bachelor's or management training, as required degree or 3+ years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, which may include sales, distribution and inventory management
  • Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service/and real-time problem-solving strategies
  • Supervisory experience is required, with proven ability to motivate others to strive to meet or exceed objectives
  • Strong process management and process improvement skills and/or experience with JIT Contract programs- Aerospace industry product knowledge is required
  • In-depth knowledge and experience in the use of integrated database systems and computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite tools, specifically, Word, Excel and Power Point, Access is a plus.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is essential, alongside experience using Copilot or other AI tools to enhance productivity


Most importantly you will be passionate about our Incora Values and exceeding customer expectations.

Courage Take ownership for issues and problems.

Collaboration Share knowledge and experience with others

Commitment - Focus on ensuring internal and external customer expectations is met in a timely way.

Community - We value our world and everyone who shares it.

What Incora can offer you:
  • An exciting package that includes great salary and benefits you would expect from a growing ambitious company, a chance to work in a first-class brand-new environment but most importantly we will offer you the chance to become part of our Incora story.
  • We want you to share in the success of Incora, so every employee is eligible for one of our incentive's programs.
  • Incora offers 8 Paid Holidays with 2 additional Floating Holidays for all Full-Time employees.
  • Full-Time Exempt employees are part of Incora's FlexTime policy, as well as 80 hours of Exempt Sick time.
  • Family friendly policies such as 2 weeks paid parental leave.
  • We believe every little help by offering a generous discount portal only available to Incora employees vis Perkspot.
  • Employers paid Group Life Insurance at 1x salary, STD, and LTD.
  • Incora offers a 401K plan with company match.


Very importantly we want to be with you to help your career take off and become part of the Incora Story.

So, if you feel you have all of this, and want to be part of developing the Incora Story apply now we can't wait to hear from you.

The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need. This is not a contract, expressed or implied.

About Incora

Incora is a leading provider of supply chain management services to the aerospace and defense industries. The company offers a range of services including inventory management, logistics, and supply chain consulting. With a global network of suppliers and customers, Incora is able to provide its clients with the products and services they need to succeed in a highly competitive industry. The company has a strong commitment to quality and customer service, and is dedicated to helping its clients achieve their goals.
Learn more about Incora
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$10 million
Founded
2018
Revenue
$1.5 billion

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