Material Program Manager

Ichor Systems, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AWS stock

Quarterly variable bonus

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Optical benefits

Shift allowance

Job summary

Ichor Systems, Inc. is seeking a Material Program Manager to actively drive procurement processes and the global supply chain. You will understand customer requirements and lead strategic initiatives to improve efficiency and profitability.

The role requires building strong supplier relationships, resolving shortages, and coordinating with internal teams to optimize delivery, costs, and cash flow across programs and products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in more than one operational discipline.
• Experience with ERP & PLM systems; Oracle, SAP and Agile preferred.
• Ability to learn suppliers' business and manufacturing processes.
• Strong escalation communication with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven leadership, proactive attitude, detail orientation and results driven.

Responsibilities

• For assigned products and programs execute supply chain programs that support delivery, reduce supply risk, reduce costs, and optimize cash flow.
• Attend production meetings, represent shortages to internal and external stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve root causes and corrective actions for misalignments such as planning errors and unplanned demand.
• Maintain DDMRP programs including Kanban and safety stock replenishment; analyze quantities and ERP setup.
• Define and communicate problem statements related to material shortages and engage suppliers.
• Oversee demand volatility buffers and risk buy strategies to support supply stability.
• Ensure clear link between material constraints and build plans.
• Ensure proper configuration of ERP for assigned products / parts; manage Make vs Buy and BOM relevance in MRP.
• Expedite fee coordination; coordinate with customers on critical parts and supply initiatives.
• Support department metrics, process improvements and other Supply Chain projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Leadership

Detail oriented

Work independently

Influence across teams

Excel knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Agile

Job description

At Ichor, procurement and material delivery is at the heart of what we do. The Material Program Manager actively participate in understanding customers’ requirements and passionately drive internal procurement processes and the global supply chain to exceed internal and external customer expectations. The role will drive strategic initiatives to improve overall efficiency and profitability of Ichor Systems.

Responsibilities

• For assigned products and programs execute supply chain programs that support delivery, reduce supply risk, reduce costs, and optimize cash flow
• Attend production meetings, represent shortages to internal and external stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve root causes and corrective actions for misalignments such as, planning errors, unplanned demand, ECO implementation, item attribute and external supply related constraints.
• Maintain DDMRP (Demand Driven MRP) programs such as Kanban and safety stock replenishment contracts inclusive of analyzing and updating quantities, maintaining proper ERP system set up, keeping applicable contractual liabilities and amendments current, mitigating Ichor’s liability, resolving delivery discrepancies, providing forecasts to suppliers, and ensuring suppliers are performing to contractual service levels
• Define and communicate clear problem statements related to material shortages, actively engage with suppliers, and take ownership of resolution plans.
• Oversee and drive input for demand volatility buffer programs and risk buy strategies to support supply stability.
• Clear line of sight between material constraints and build plans
• Clear problem statements, engagement with suppliers, and ownership of plans to resolve constrained materials
• Responsible for ensuring proper and complete configuration of ERP for assigned products / parts.
• Purchasing source records and Item Master Records (Make vs Buy) Bill of material relevance in MRP
• Expedite fee coordination
• Customer facing status or coordination on critical parts and or supply initiatives
• Key support staff for manager regarding department metrics monitoring and improvement plans, business process development / enhancement, and other Supply Chain projects
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering preferred
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience, preferably in more than one operational discipline
• Experience working in ERP & PLM systems; Oracle, SAP and Agile preferred
• Ability to learn / understand the supplier’s business and manufacturing processes, technology sourced, and product families
• Ability to concisely communicate escalations, requirements and issues to suppliers, stakeholders, peers, upper management and customers with clarity
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leader, self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented, hands-on and results driven.
• Ability to influence cross functional teams including technical decision makers
• Strong knowledge of all aspects of purchasing, supplier selection, cost analysis and negotiation.
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Work independently in fast paced environment

Why Join Ichor?

• Competitive Rewards & Benefits – AWS, quarterly variable bonus, employee stock purchase plan, medical, dental, optical benefits, and shift allowance where applicable.
• Be Part of the Semiconductor Industry – Support advanced semiconductor manufacturing through innovative products, precision manufacturing and critical technologies.
• Learning & Development – Build your skills through hands-on experience, on-the-job learning, training and company support to pursue further education and professional certification.
• Career Opportunities – Take on new challenges and build your career with a global organization that recognises and rewards your contributions.
• People & Culture – Be part of an inclusive workplace that values innovation, collaboration, operational excellence, honesty, reliability and employee wellbeing.