Material Program Manager

ICHOR Systems; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ICHOR Systems is seeking a Material Specialist to own constrained materials, engage suppliers, and drive recovery actions to protect production continuity and customer commitments.

The role requires strong ERP/MRP experience, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of managing material constraints and supplier recovery plans in a manufacturing environment. You will coordinate with finance, planning and procurement teams to balance service and inventory costs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing supply chain, materials management, procurement or production planning.
• 3–5+ years in a material program management or lead materials role in complex manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience managing material constraints, shortages and supplier recovery plans affecting production schedules.
• Strong customer-facing communication on critical parts, supply risks and mitigation strategies.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems including item master, sourcing records, planning parameters and BOM structures.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, planning, procurement, engineering, finance and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Material constraints and build plan alignment to ensure supply readiness.
• Identify supply gaps, shortages, and timing risks impacting builds.
• Develop problem statements and engage suppliers to resolve constraints and recovery paths.
• Own material recovery plans, with accountability and cadence for closure.
• Serve as customer-facing contact for status, risks and mitigation actions.
• Manage demand volatility buffers and risk buy strategies with cross-functional partners.
• Maintain ERP configuration, planning parameters, and accurate MRP signals.
• Maintain Purchasing Source Records and Item Master Records; ensure correct Make vs Buy designation.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Master’s Degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

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The Material Specialist is responsible for ensuring material readiness in alignment with factory build plans by proactively managing supply constraints, supplier performance, and demand variability. This role serves as the central point of ownership for constrained materials—driving root cause resolution, supplier engagement, and recovery execution to protect production continuity and customer commitments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Material Constraints & Build Plan Alignment

• Maintain a clear and actionable line of sight between material constraints and factory build plans , ensuring supply readiness aligns with production requirements.
• Proactively identify supply gaps, shortages, and timing risks that could impact builds.
• Translate supply constraints into clear impacts, recovery options, and decision points for cross‑functional stakeholders.

2. Constrained Material Ownership & Supplier Engagement

• Develop clear problem statements for constrained materials, including root cause, supply gaps, and recovery paths.
• Lead direct engagement with suppliers to resolve material constraints, including capacity issues, lead‑time risks, and delivery shortfalls.
• Own and track material recovery plans , ensuring accountability, cadence, and closure of commitments.

3. Customer-Facing Status & Critical Part Coordination

• Serve as a customer-facing point of contact for status, risks, and mitigation plans related to critical parts and supply initiatives.
• Communicate material availability, risks, and recovery actions clearly and consistently to internal customers, program teams, and leadership.
• Support escalations by framing options, tradeoffs, and impacts to customer commitments.

4. Demand Volatility Buffers & Risk Buy Strategy

• Oversee and drive inputs to demand volatility buffer programs to protect build continuity amid forecast variability.
• Develop and manage risk buy strategies , including business justification, timing, and exposure assessment.
• Partner with finance, planning, and procurement to balance service protection with inventory and cost risk.

Additional Responsibilities

ERP & System Integrity

• Ensure proper and complete ERP configuration for assigned products and parts.
• Validate planning parameters (lead times, MOQ, safety stock, sourcing rules) to ensure accurate MRP signals.

Purchasing & Item Master Accuracy

• Maintain accurate Purchasing Source Records (PSRs) and Item Master Records .
• Ensure correct Make vs. Buy designation and Bill of Material relevance to support effective MRP execution.

Expedite & Cost Management

• Coordinate expedite fees related to supplier recovery actions or schedule changes.
• Ensure expedite decisions are aligned with business priorities and properly communicated.

Standard Work & Process Discipline

• Define, document, and execute standard work for material program management activities.

Drive consistent cadence reviews, risk tracking, and escalation processes.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing supply chain, materials management, procurement, or production planning
• 3–5+ years in a material program management, supply program management, or lead materials role supporting complex manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience managing material constraints, shortages, and supplier recovery plans impacting production schedules
• Proven track record of customer‑facing communication on critical parts, supply risks, and mitigation strategies
• Hands‑on experience with ERP/MRP systems , including item master, sourcing records, planning parameters, and BOM structures
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration experience with manufacturing, planning, procurement, engineering, finance, and suppliers

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• Master’s Degree (MBA or MS) in Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering – preferred

Certifications (Desired / Preferred)

• APICS / ASCM Certifications
  • CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management)
  • CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
• Six Sigma or Lean Certifications (Green Belt or Black Belt)
• ERP platform training or certification (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics ) – preferred