Job Title: Lead, Material Program Manager Job Code: 44307 Job Location: Mason, OH Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off Job Description:Seeking a Senior Specialist, Material Program Managerto support the Material Program Management Team (MPM) & New Product Introduction (NPI) for the Sensors Division Programs. This role is critical in supporting the development of material strategies, and representing the SCMM division to support a portfolio of Programs and Business Development activities.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead MPM SC/MM Functional Organization: Develop and document comprehensive strategies, plans, and processes to manage the material supply chain, ensuring its seamless integration into the Program Management plan.
- Serve as the main point of contact to customers regarding all supply chain-related program activities within New Production Introduction for the Division, ensuring clear, effective, and timely communication. Prioritizes work for each program within the portfolio.
- Collaborate with Program Management: Work directly with Program Management to align supply chain objectives with overall program goals, driving program success.
- Procurement Representation: Represent procurement on Integrated Program Teams (IPTs), ensuring that supply chain considerations are fully integrated into program decisions.
- Cross-Functional Interface: Collaborate with various departments to resolve material status issues, address problems, and ensure the smooth flow of materials.
- Financial Oversight: Manage the financial aspects of supply chain operations, including budgeting, material forecasting, and cost control, to enhance overall program profitability.
- Support Business Development: Provide expert SC/MM leadership in support of business development initiatives, contributing to the growth and success of the organization.
Requirements:- Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
- Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Qualifications:- Experience: Proven experience in a senior management role within supply chain, material management, or at the program management office level.
- Financial Acumen: Strong financial management skills with a track record of effective budgeting, analysis, and cost control.
- Leadership: Exceptional leadership and team management abilities, with the capacity to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
- Communication: Excellent communication and written formats, interpersonal skills, presentation, and capable of interfacing effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies and processes that drive supply chain efficiency and program success.
Preferred Additional Skills:- Experience in the following contract types: FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost-Plus (w/fixed-fee, incentive fee, or award fee)
- Basis of Estimate Development
- SIOP Experience
- Experience as Cost Account Manager managing budgets and sales forecasting
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Lean Six Sigma experience
- Previous Leadership experience
- Ability to periodically travel to supplier facilities (mainly domestic locations)
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