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 STC 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 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 developing statements of work (SOW) that are complete and conform to program requirementsExperience working within ERPsExperience working within manufacturingQualifications 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, and 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!