Job Role: Material Program Manager
The Material Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and management of materials required for customer programs.
This role involves ensuring that all materials meet customer specifications and project requirements while maintaining optimal inventory levels and cost efficiency. The Material Program Manager serves as the primary point of contact for customers regarding material-related issues and coordinates with internal teams to ensure successful program execution.
Customer Program Management:
- Serve as the primary liaison between ETLA and customers for material-related aspects of programs.
- Understand customer requirements and ensure that materials meet specifications and quality standards.
- Develop and manage project plans for customer programs, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
- Monitor program progress, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions.
- Communicate program updates, milestones, and any issues to customers and internal stakeholders
Material Planning and Coordination
- Work with project manager and operation planner to define/develop material requirements planning (MRP) systems to support customer programs.
- Forecast material needs based on customer orders and program schedules.
- Collaborate with procurement to source materials, negotiate with suppliers on price, lead time, delivery commit date and manage purchase orders.
- Collaborate with procurement to manage supplier de-commitment & expedite supplier delivery
- Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure materials are available when needed without excessive stock.
Quality Assurance
- Ensure materials meet customer and industry quality standards.
- Coordinate with quality assurance teams to conduct inspections and resolve any quality issues
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance material quality and reduce defects
Cost Management
- Develop and manage budgets for materials used in customer programs.
- Monitor material costs and implement strategies to stay within budget.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or program timelines.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with engineering, production, and logistics teams to ensure smooth execution of customer programs
- Facilitate regular meetings to discuss program status, material needs, and any potential issues.
- Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that may hinder program progress
Key Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in material planning, procurement, supply chain management, or program management.
Skills:
- Strong understanding of supply chain and inventory management principles.
- Proven program management skills with experience managing customer-facing projects.
- Proficient in project management and ERP software (e.g., MS Project, SAP, Oracle).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices.
- Familiarity with quality control and assurance processes.
