Material Program Manager
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Material Program Manager responsible for developing and executing Supply Chain (SC) strategies and plans for capture / proposal efforts and program execution in the Open Systems Solutions (OSS) organization. Additionally, they serve as the liaison between the Program Executive, Program Managers, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and the Supply Chain organization, and will be responsible for the development, coordination and execution of all program supply chain strategies and objectives.
The ideal candidate will be an independent worker requiring minimal oversight and have excellent attention to detail. The selected candidate will need to possess strong leadership skills and the ability to convey effective direction using strong written and verbal skills. This position will require frequent interface with various customers and will be the sole Operations point of contact for assigned programs.
What You Will Do
- Single point of contact to Supply Chain management organization and internal customers, including Program Office, Quality, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Contracts
- Partner with Subcontracts Management team to support Teaming agreements, PIA and Supplier Service / Engineering contracts
- Develop and execute Material Program Strategy (MPS) / Material Program Plans (MPP), Material Sales Forecasts for assigned programs, and Earned Value Management / Financial management including Material Estimates at Completions (EACs) and Material Forecasting
- Support front end of the business SC activities including early SC and supplier involvement and other strategic sourcing initiatives
- Support Supply Chain proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates, Price to Win strategies; ability to develop and communicate SCM business plans including small business and Supply Chain Management (SCM) risk mitigation plans
- Represent the Supply Chain organization on policies, strategies, and objectives, oversee all SC activities needed to meet program requirements
- Ensure partnerships with various SC functions in addition to Production Control and Operations
- Assist the make / buy / where process
- Lead and support risk / opportunity mitigation plans to meet program objectives
- Support SCM Gate activities
- Partner cross functionally with Engineering, Quality and Operations to create common schedule based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Monitor and improve performance metrics to support program material requirements
- Ensure Supplier Statements of Work (SSOW) are appropriate for the product, or the service requirements
- Support International SCM support / issues
- Travel as required to suppliers and work locations as business needs dictate
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experienceAbility to travel as required to suppliers and work locations as business needs dictateExperience in Teaming agreements and service type subcontractsExperience with managing Software suppliersExperience developing statements of work (SOW) that are complete and conform to program requirementsExperience working within ERPsQualifications We Prefer
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Engineering Management, Industrial Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering-General or Industrial, Operations or other related fieldExperience with SAP / PRISM and the Supply Chain suite of toolsTechnical knowledge of related hardware applications, as well as knowledge of operational and manufacturing processes (assembly, integration, and test)Experience in Integrated Product Team (IPT) / Cross functional teams, including leading an IPT teamExperience in working with Microsoft ProjectExperience collaborating with Subcontract Administrators and business leadershipExperience with government regulations (i.e., FAR / DFAR, ITAR / EAR, TINA, etc.)What We Offer Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more!Learn more and apply now! Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow.
The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.
Remote : Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.
Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. And the bonds we form with our customers and with each other propel us all higher, again and again.