What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Program Manager position at Vectrus?
The Material Program Manager liaison between the program office, engineering, operations, quality, contracts, finance and the supply chain organization and is responsible to ensure the successful development, coordination and execution of all program requirements and material strategies are being met and Program/Product Line business objectives are achieved.
The MPM creates and manages the material program strategy (MPS) and the material program plan (MPP) to ensure program competitiveness and performance from the front end of the business through contract closure. Key activities typically include ownership of the supplier management process (i.e., Supplier Risk/Opportunity Management Plan, supplier performance, metrics, international issues, develop/evaluate the MB/MW strategy, the Collaborative Agreement process, etc.), and communication of customer flow-through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, etc. Working at the front end of the business, the MPM identifies and secures Supply Chain resources to support the capture plan and manages the Supply Chain content of the proposal pipeline. The MPM is the single point of contact to management and to internal customers, including Program Office, Quality, , Operations, Finance, and Contracts. This positions enforces the Corporate Procurement Policies, Material Management Accounting System, and the Property Management Plan. Th MPM will assist with all SCM activities needed to meet program requirements, and ensures a strong link within and between various Supply Chain functions, including Sourcing, Logistics, and Production Control. The MPM is the acknowledged expert on all supply chain issues and their impact on the enterprise programs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute material program.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain functions for support.
- Manage and perform Material Readiness reviews with the customers.
- Monitor performance metric of stock levels and request.
- Identity gaps / problems and work with a team to develop a solution to include reporting and metrics as necessary.
- Develop Bill of Materials
- Assist with expediting requisitions and resolving vendor issues.
- Assists in identifying trends in the system of record that may be causing delays in the performance of the Supply Chain mission.
- Be proficient in the accountable systems to assist with system testing, training, and resolving issues.
- Performs other duties and assignments as required.
Qualifications
- Education / Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
- BS/BA Degree
- Experience:
- Minimum 4 years of direct experience in Government and commercial defense markets
- Experience working in the DoD Aerospace & Defense industry and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Experience with Supply Chain processes and related systems.
- Program and/or functional experience managing material (SCM, Engineering Program/Integrated Program Team (IPT), Operations)
- Experience with contract flow down requirements and how to filter those specific to Supply Chain.
- Experience with EVMS/EAC.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project)
- Experience with ITAR licenses, INCOTERMS, freight forwarders and couriers.
- Experience with DoD airframe contractor logistics support.
- Experience managing spares/repairs under multiple suppliers in foreign and austere locations.
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance within 1 year if required.
- U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will require the ability to access US only data systems.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
