Materials Program Manager

Job Description: Responsibilities for this position include ensuring all material needs are met for NPI programs. Defining project goals, objectives, and scope regarding material support of NPI programs. Work closely with program managers, development, and component engineers to meet program goals and execute project plans. Engage with NPI teams to ensure the completeness of components and BOMs before and during the proto build process. Develop ongoing collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and contract manufacturers. Manage orders and track consigned material from PO through receipt. Work closely with SCM and suppliers when order adjustments are required. Coordinate with contract manufacturer on material availability issues so that builds occur on schedule and clear any issues as they arise. Manage all changes that impact NPI builds that require realignment of the build schedules. Analyze BOM health for all proto phases, working with hardware and component engineering on second sourcing activities and AVL qual builds. Mitigate and disposition excess and obsolete materials for each proto build. Manage NPI to sustaining transitions with Product Cost, Sustaining and Supply Chain teams. Ability to move between strategic thinking and detailed execution, including the ability to analyze large amounts of data.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.5+ years work experience in Purchasing, Planning or Materials Control. Strong presentation and spreadsheet skills including Macros. Self-starter mentality, solution-oriented attitude. Excellent cross-functional teamwork. Demonstrates excellent communication skills with ability to present to various levels of management. Possesses ability for Rapid-fire decision-making, excellent judgment, and high. productivity in a fast-paced environment where change is frequent. In addition, you bring fun to the work environment. Experienced with Google Suite, Net Suite, Agile PLM a plus.