Senior Associate, Supply Chain Management Materials

Job Title:Senior Associate Supply ChainManagement - Materials

Job Code:40986

JobLocation:Camden AR

Job Schedule:4/10: Employees work 10 hour days 4 days a week

Job Description:

The Material Program Management position serves as the primary Supply Chain/Material Management (SC/MM) liaison for business unit programs and new business development initiatives. This role guides cross-functional SC/MM teams in developing comprehensive supply chain strategies plans and processes that integrate seamlessly into overall Program Management activities. Acting as the principal customer interface for all supply chain program matters Material Program Management represents procurement on Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) and drives cross-functional resolution of material-related issues status updates and challenges.

Essential Functions

• Support material requirements material budgets and supply chain deliverables for assigned programs.
• Support and help lead integrated cross-functional material teams collaborating with suppliers supply chain leadership program management functional leaders and customers to meet subcontract cost schedule and technical objectives.
• Manage time and resources effectively across multiple programs prioritizing critical path activities and competing demands.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies for development and production proposals submitted to Government and Prime Contractor programs.
• Escalate and resolve material-related issues risks and roadblocks with suppliers internal stakeholders and customers.
• Partner in developing supplier baseline program plans including budget and schedule baselines aligned with overall program objectives.
• Assist and provide input in contract negotiations with strategic suppliers.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to peers customers suppliers and senior management.
• Serve as the primary SC/MM representative and customer-facing point of contact for all supply chain material program matters.
• Travel up to 10% to other facilities and supplier locations nationwide.

Qualifications:

• Practical knowledge of the job area required bachelors degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience OR graduate degree (or equivalent) with 02 years of prior related experience OR in lieu of a degree a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.
• Knowledge of supply chain management lean manufacturing assembly and ATP processes.
• Ability to use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate plans processes and results of the supporting team.
• Solid working knowledge of project management methods within the defense acquisition environment including program planning integrated master scheduling budgeting and earned value management.
• Ability to implement product design and development stage-gate processes (reviews for design build and test).
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously and make real-time plan adjustments in response to challenges or unexpected results.

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