Contract Material Program Associate: Planning & Analytics

Frontgrade Technologies; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Match

Paid time off

Education support

Family leave

Job summary

Frontgrade Technologies in Exeter, NH is seeking an Associate Material Program Manager to support material planning and execution across programs, ensuring alignment with customer commitments and production schedules. You will collaborate with Program Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, and Finance to optimize material readiness and drive performance.

The role requires 1–3 years in supply chain or related fields (or 2+ years in a specialized discipline).

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a specialized functional discipline; or 6+ years in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• 1–3 years in supply chain, operations, manufacturing, program support, production planning, finance, or related functions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support material planning and execution activities for assigned programs.
• Assist with managing material availability to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Finance teams to support program execution and material readiness.
• Track material shortages, supplier performance, and inventory status to identify and mitigate program risks.
• Support cross‑functional meetings and provide updates related to material status, delivery performance, and operational priorities.
• Assist in development and maintenance of program material metrics including On‑Time Delivery (OTD), past‑due backlog, inventory health, and material forecast alignment.
• Coordinate with internal teams to support production execution, engineering changes, and new product introductions.
• Analyze operational and material data to support decision‑making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support M2M system activities including material tracking, reporting accuracy, and demand alignment.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency and execution excellence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Frontgrade Technologies in Exeter, NH is seeking an Associate Material Program Manager to support material planning and execution across programs, ensuring alignment with customer commitments and production schedules. You will collaborate with Program Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, and Finance to optimize material readiness and drive performance.

The role requires 1–3 years in supply chain or related fields (or 2+ years in a specialized discipline).