Senior Specialist, Material Program Manager

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Material Program Manager Job Code: 41879 Job Location: Mason, OH Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Job Description: Seeking a Senior Specialist , Material Program Manager to support the Material Program Management Team (MPM) & New Product Introduction (NPI) for the Sensors Division Programs. This role is critical in supporting the development of material strategies, and representing the SCMM division to support a portfolio of Programs and Business Development activities. Key Responsibilities: · Lead MPM SC/MM Functional Organization: Develop and document comprehensive strategies, plans, and processes to manage the material supply chain, ensuring its seamless integration into the Program Management plan. · Serve as the main point of contact to customers regarding all supply chain-related program activities within New Production Introduction for the Division, ensuring clear, effective, and timely communication. Prioritizes work for each program within the portfolio. · Collaborate with Program Management: Work directly with Program Management to align supply chain objectives with overall program goals, driving program success. · Procurement Representation: Represent procurement on Integrated Program Teams (IPTs), ensuring that supply chain considerations are fully integrated into program decisions. · Cross-Functional Interface: Collaborate with various departments to resolve material status issues, address problems, and ensure the smooth flow of materials. · Financial Oversight: Manage the financial aspects of supply chain operations, including budgeting, material forecasting, and cost control, to enhance overall program profitability. · Support Business Development: Provide expert SC/MM leadership in support of business development initiatives, contributing to the growth and success of the organization. Requirements: · Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. Qualifications: · Experience: Proven experience in a senior management role within supply chain, material management, or at the program management office level. · Financial Acumen: Strong financial management skills with a track record of effective budgeting, analysis, and cost control. · Leadership: Exceptional leadership and team management abilities, with the capacity to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams. · Communication: Excellent communication and written formats, interpersonal skills, presentation, and capable of interfacing effectively with customers and internal stakeholders. · Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies and processes that drive supply chain efficiency and program success. Preferred Additional Skills: · Experience in the following contract types: FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost-Plus (w/fixed-fee, incentive fee, or award fee) · Basis of Estimate Development · SIOP Experience · Experience as Cost Account Manager managing budgets and sales forecasting · Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) · Strong verbal and written communication skills · Lean Six Sigma experience · Previous Leadership experience · Ability to periodically travel to supplier facilities (mainly domestic locations) #LI-KM1