Material Program Manager I

Material Program Manager

The Material Program Manager (MPM) will serve as the leader for assigned programs' supply chain activities and will advise the Supply Chain Leadership as well as the Program Management Office on material strategies, plans, and status. The MPM will also work collaboratively with team members supporting their programs and ensuring successful execution. The MPM leads front end of the business Supply Chain activities including early Supply Chain involvement and early Supplier involvement. The position requires an individual who will be able to exert influence and have an effect on the overall objectives and long range goals of the Program and the Integrated Product Team (IPT).

Position Responsibilities :

• Participate in the generation and execution of the Supply Chain Program strategy and plan for assigned development programs
• Participate in planning, execution, and reporting of material and labor budgets, earned value management, EAC (Estimate at Completion reporting), and AOP (Annual Operating Plan) commitments
• Generate BOEs (Basis of Estimate) and perform CAM (Cost Account Manager) duties for Supply Chain labor
• Responsible for Supply Chain risk assessment and execution of mitigation plans to ensure AV is able to meet Customer delivery requirements
• Manage Subcontractor pricing and schedule as required to support AV proposal process and contract performance
• Plan and manage a dynamic material and services delivery forecast
• Ensure Supply Chain is included and consulted with for development programs, serve as liaison between development teams and Supply Chain
• Must be a self-starter, capable of developing and achieving organizational and program objectives, and must be able to successfully interface with all levels of internal management, including supplier management
• Collaborate with Supply Chain functions and monitor performance metrics and proactively act to address program and functional issues
• Capable of generating supplier risk and opportunity management plans
• Support leadership reviews, including Gate Reviews, Monthly Operations Reviews, Program Reviews, and Customer Reviews
• Represent Supply Chain in Integrated Program Team (IPT)
• In charge of BOM (Bill of Materials) Management
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to drive resolution of material shortages
• Provide support needed to ensure delivery of Program Supply Chain objectives
• Other duties as assigned

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The salary range for this role is : $54,593 - $77,385. AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education / training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement : This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and / or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and / or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.