Material Program Manager

About the position

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. The Material Program Manager (MPM), supports advanced phased array technology product lines. The MPM will support all programs’ supply chain activities and is the liaison between the Program Manager(s), Engineering team, other functional leads, and the Supply Chain organization. Typically viewed as a specialist in multiple aspects of the supply chain, this role requires a broad knowledge of financial, project, and material management. The MPM is involved in the development, coordination, and execution of program material strategies, supply chain goals, and company objectives. Working closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to create schedules based on MRP, responsibilities span from the front end of the business supply chain activities through contract closure. The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills to influence and communicate effectively across multiple areas outside of one’s own job function as well as with parties external to the organization.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing supply chain strategies and plans
• Risk and Opportunity management, briefing in customer forums, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Creating, managing, and executing material program strategy and the material program plan
• Providing comprehensive Supply Chain support for Gate activities and ensuring compliance for the programs and tailoring when applicable
• Driving supplier management process including supplier performance, SCM metrics, international issues, Make/Buy Where strategy, strategic agreements, and communication of customer flow through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, quality, warranty, etc.
• Developing and leading supply chain proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates
• Developing and executing risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives
• Monitoring and proactively addressing performance and financial metrics including those related to cost, schedule, quality, and EVMS
• Developing and tracking budgets, targets, working capital, and initiating and maintaining accurate sales forecasts, short-range outlooks (SRO), material EACs, sales and operating Plans and Annual Operating Plans (AOP)
• Flowing down Supplier Management Best Practices to suppliers which include risk mitigation and subcontract management plans
• Support supply chain management in the development of standard processes, tools, reports, and methods to drive overall product execution

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Experience with supply chain and related systems, procurement, production control/material planning, receiving, cost estimating, logistics, and/or finance
• Experience interfacing with external customers and all levels of internal organization
• Experience translating customer terms and conditions into supplier requirements and reviewing statements of work for completeness and conformance to program requirements
• Experience with Supplier management and/or Subcontract management
• Work experience in Supply Chain within the Aerospace Defense industry
• Knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations
• Experience supporting proposal efforts

Benefits

• Company stock options
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plans