Manager Spares Management 2

A Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience or Master’s Degree and 6 years of experience in supply chain, material management, supplier management or relatable field. Experience should be in a production, repair, and/or depot environment; an additional 4 yrs. of direct relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
Demonstrated success in leading teams or projects with a minimum of 2 years of managing people
Proven success in cost forecasting and budget preparation.
Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze data and provide executable plans to resolve complex issues arising from the findings
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
US citizen and ability to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance.
Required to obtain/maintain access to work on-site in Warner Robins, Georgia.

Manages and executes the activities of material planning, determines material requirements, schedules, and monitors the movement of material
Coordinates with Global Supply Chain to ensure purchase orders are placed per the demands of the program and that suppliers are meeting the tasks outlined in Statements of Work.
Provides direction and leadership a team of Material and Logistics Analysts which will identify material demand and schedule for delivery of material.
Identifies critical material shortages and resolving material related issues due to supply based problems, inventory errors or demand changes.
Ultimately responsible for inventory control ensuring stock levels are maintained at an appropriate level by coordinating the efficient movement of materials with Global Supply Chain, production floor, repair depot, or the material stores group.
Accurately budget and forecast costs by using statistical planning models to forecast the material demand.
Works collaboratively with other functional areas to meet program commitments.
Drives the material health process, continuous improvement, and affordability initiatives within the program.

Proficiency in statistical and mathematical material modeling techniques with the ability to analyze large amounts of data for developing projections and estimates.
Minimum 4 years of material planning, supply chain, or programs management experience
In depth knowledge of material management in a depot or production environment
Experience with systems such as MES, Gold, MRP, and SAP
3+ years of experience working with suppliers, forming strategic relationships and analyzing possible risk positions.
Understanding of Obsolescence and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS)