Material Program Manager

Material Program Manager

At Volt, we are immediately hiring for a "Material Program Manager" in El Segundo, California. You will do :

Creates, manages, and executes material program strategy and the material program plan

Advise the Supply Chain Management Lead as well as the Program Management Office on material strategies, plans and supplier risk mitigation activities

Leads and provides comprehensive supply chain support for Gates 0-11 activities and ensures IPDP compliance for the programs and tailoring when applicable

Ownership of the supplier management process including supplier performance, supply chain metrics, international issues, make / buy where strategy, strategic agreements, and communication of customer flow through requirements such as FAR / DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, etc.

Leads supply chain proposal activities including pricing and bases of estimates that support price-to-win targets

Develop and execute risk / opportunity plans to meet program objectives

Identifying and developing opportunities for small business participation

Work closely as supply chain program lead with engineering, mission assurance, and operations to create common schedule based on material requirements planning

Monitor and proactively act to address performance and financial metrics including those related to cost, schedule, quality and EVM

Responsible for financial tasks related to material including tracking budgets, targets, initiating & maintaining accurate sales forecasts, short-range outlooks, material EACs, sales and operating plans and annual operating plans; establish material sales forecasts

Lead the development and execution of risk / opportunity plans to meet program objectives in alignment with financial and EACs positions

Monitor performance metrics and proactively act to address program and functional issues

Flow down program requirements and supplier management best practices to suppliers which include risk mitigation and subcontract management plans

Mentor team members in supply chain processes, objectives, and financial goals

This is a 12 month with possible extension opportunity. Clearance Required : Top Secret SCI

Qualification Must Have :

Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain, finance, operations, project management, or related work experience

Experience with MS Office (i.e. Word, Power Point, Excel and Project)

Experience in Integrated Product Team (IPT) / cross functional teams, including leading an IPT

Additional Job Details :

Supply chain experience in the aerospace or defense industry

Experienced leader communicating and presenting to all levels of management and senior leadership

Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical application of strategies to programs

Experience with government regulations (i.e. FAR / DFAR, ITAR / EAR, TINA, etc.)

Experience with program start up in a development environment

Experience with design to cost and cost reduction initiative activities

Earned Value Management (EVM) certification or equivalent

Working experience as a Cost Account Manager

Experience supporting / leading proposal efforts

Experience in PRISM and SAP

Experience with space material and requirements

Pay Rate : $60 / hr.-$70 / hr.

• Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits : Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following : health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.