Material Program Manager

Material Program Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain/Operations Management, Business, or equivalent (10+ years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree)
• 5+ years of experience in material planning, demand planning, master scheduling, production control, or supply chain/manufacturing in a fast-paced environment
• Proven success managing BOMs, lead times, and planning master data within MRP/ERP systems
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to analyze material demand, develop forecasts, and align supply strategies with program schedules
• Deep familiarity with enterprise systems (PLM, ERP, MES) and data analysis tools (Excel, Tableau, SQL, Power BI)
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, resolve conflicts, and lead with calm under pressure
• Clear communicator who can translate technical and operational needs into actionable plans and accountability across teams
• Familiarity with defense industry compliance requirements (ITAR, EAR, NDAA)
• Experience in hardware-integrated manufacturing or regulated industries (defense, aerospace, automotive)
• Exposure to high-stakes, fast-paced environments or early-stage/growth-stage companies
• Track record of implementing or optimizing ERP/MES systems in a manufacturing context

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end material requirements planning to balance supply and demand across the value chain—from concept to production and customer delivery
• Maintain real-time visibility into material demand, supply sources, inventory levels, and constraints
• Translate multilevel BOMs and program schedules into actionable material plans in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Integration teams
• Own the ‘Clear to Build’ process, ensuring timely material availability and cross-functional alignment to meet build schedules
• Drive procurement and sourcing strategies, generating material requirement signals and allocation plans for constrained or at-risk materials
• Develop near- and mid-term material forecasts to inform sourcing, capacity planning, and supply chain strategies
• Identify supply chain risks and coordinate with Supply Chain, Logistics, and Engineering to propose creative solutions and drive resolution
• Maintain accurate part and planning master data, including lead times, manufacturing allocations, yields, attrition, order policies, and offsets
• Serve as a key stakeholder in the design and integration of ERP, MES, and WMS systems, driving automation, reporting, and planning fidelity
• Lead the evolution of MRP and ERP/MES processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and cross-functional transparency
• Develop applications, dashboards, and reports to track KPIs and support business scalability
• Ensure materials conform to government regulations (e.g., ITAR, EAR, NDAA) and customer requirements
• Act as connective tissue between Business Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, and Supply Chain teams, surfacing risks early and driving momentum
• Execute routine procurement activities for standard components as needed

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.