We are looking for a passionate supply chain professional! The Materials Program Manager plays a critical role in ensuring operational success for the Procurement organization. In this role, you will be responsible for materials readiness, availability, and visibility with a goal that our turn-key materials never show up on the critical path.Do you enjoy seeing products come to life? The MPM will manage the CTB ("clear to build") process with our engineers, suppliers and CMs, ensuring that we have efficient process and clear visibility on our procurement strategy. Your successful ability to partner with CMs and the sourcing team on material strategy will directly impact our product success.Above the CM’s materials management role, we also expect the professional can bring great value to help supply chain process optimization through data analysis and digital transformation with proven track record in the career.What you’ll be doing:Clear-to-Build (CTB) Management: provide visibility to materials supply, highlighting projected coverage and constraints. CTB projections govern what we can commit to customers against AVC for revenue products and RSD for Engineering QT builds.Review and ensure the robust CM material management system and processes are in place, drive the SCAR’s for non-compliances, including site balance, safety stock and E&O mitigation strategies.Act as Level 3 material escalation point through closely working with suppliers and distributors for shortage expedites, as well as working with engineering team for alternative solutions, with the goal that turnkey materials never on the critical path.Provide level 4 escalation to GCM team through managing CM to provide accurate and up-to-date material Supply Demand reports on the critical shortages and follow through the shortages until closure.Collaborate with cross-functional Operations teams and leverage Power BI and other world class tools to optimize supply chain processes and improve collaboration amongst Operations team.Analyze data and present results to help management identify key trends for decision making in a variety of domains.What we need to see:5+ years of experience with world-class EMS industry supply chain processes is a must.Bachelor's degree in supply chain or engineering (or relevant work experience).Ability to problem-solve and influence others through relationships and data.Advanced modeling and predictive analytical skills; "Advanced User" of MS Excel with deep understanding of Excel techniques.Experience with statistical analysis, data visualization and digital transformation is a plus.Strong written and verbal communication skills including good English command with the ability to present to management required.Ways to stand out from the crowd:Passion to success and perfection.Committed partnership collaborations.Knowledgeable about the latest data analytics tools, machine learning, artificial intelligence.
