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AV · 3 months ago

Material Program Manager III

Simi Valley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$98K/yr - $139K/yr

8+ years exp

AeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Material Program Manager III will lead supply chain activities for assigned programs, advising on material strategies and ensuring alignment with program goals.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementMaterial ForecastingProject ManagementOracle ERPMicrosoft Office SuiteNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsLeadership SkillsTime ManagementTeamwork

Required

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Organizational or Business Management, Engineering or related discipline and a minimum of 8+ years of Supply Chain Program support in an engineering development or production environment or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Masters degree and 6 years experience

Strong leader with demonstrated project management skills

The position requires an individual who is persistent in influencing others to execute their responsibilities on time and escalates as required to achieve schedules

Prior work experience with Material Forecasting

Negotiations experience

Commitment to obtain MPM or PMP (Project Management Professional) certification after experience in the role

Excellent communication skills, leadership abilities, and the ability to work in an IPT environment

A self-starter, capable of achieving organizational and program objectives, and able to interface with all levels of internal management, Supplier management

Excellent time management skills and the ability to assign the appropriate priorities to the many tasks that they will be required to perform

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required

Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally