SUMMARYBecome a vital force in Firefly's groundbreaking journey to Launch, Land, and Orbit! Our Supply Chain Team is seeking sharp, energetic individuals with an unwavering eye for detail. As a Materials Manager for the Alpha Program, you'll be a critical pillar of the Firefly Supply Chain Team. Step up, contribute meaningfully, and shape the future with us.
RESPONSIBILITIES - Monitoring stock levels, establishing reorder points, and conducting regular audits of material and consumption to ensure data accuracy.
- Coordinating with manufacturing teams to forecast material needs based on production schedules and fallout risk.
- Support program budget management, analyzing material cost variances and identifying cost-saving initiatives like waste reduction.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure material availability dates meet the current and future needs of the business.
- Identify and manage material order points based on purchasing lead time, Program BOM requirements, projected factory consumption, historical production fall-out rates, exception events, and master schedule updates.
- Drive internal communication through collaboration with Firefly stakeholders (Program Management, M&P, Quality, Engineering, Production, Inventory Control, and other functional areas).
- Manage material risks, including regular assessments and identification of issues and mitigation strategies.
- Drive continuous improvement in on-time material availability, quality, and cost.
- Facilitate regular business reviews with key suppliers to discuss performance metrics, future opportunities, and challenges.
- Support (TCO) cost savings efforts for assigned commodity group.
- Drive schedule recovery and corrective action in support of program and production goals.
QUALIFICATIONS Required- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Strong affinity for networking and building lasting relationships with internal and external partners.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a similar role with a focus on supplier management.
- Deep knowledge and history of procurement, operations, and inventory control.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
- Knowledge of ERP software and tools.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices in raw metallics along with machining, forming, and finishing of metallic components.
- Ability to travel as required.
- MS Office (including Excel, Word & Outlook)
Desired- Odoo ERP/MRP knowledge.
- ITAR experience.
- Aerospace Industry experience as an OEM, Supplier, Contractor, or Sub-contractor.
- Experience in an R&D focused environment, Prototyping and test environment a plus.
- AS9100 experience
- Aerospace Experience
