Material Expediter: Supplier & Schedule Coordinator

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Program Representative for the Supplied Material Expediting Team. The role focuses on ensuring timely delivery of purchased materials by coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to resolve delays and support program objectives.

You will help monitor lead times, drive issue resolution, and align supplier deliveries with project requirements across Purchasing, Engineering, Planning, and Production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3+ years of Electric Boat experience or equivalent experience in supply chain roles.
• Frequent monthly travel to suppliers required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros).
• Ability to obtain secret or higher DOD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Purchasing, Material Availability, Program Office, and internal teams to resolve shortages and schedule impacts.
• Work with suppliers to monitor lead times and address delivery issues.
• Coordinate delivery schedules and material movement between suppliers and internal teams.
• Align supplier deliveries with project requirements across Production, Engineering, Planning, and Logistics.
• Communicate risks and constraints to Project Managers and stakeholders.
• Follow up with suppliers on manufacturing status, recovery plans, and corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Supply chain principles

Inventory management

Travel willingness

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Supply Chain / Engineering / Business degree

Tools

Excel

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Program Representative for the Supplied Material Expediting Team. The role focuses on ensuring timely delivery of purchased materials by coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to resolve delays and support program objectives.

You will help monitor lead times, drive issue resolution, and align supplier deliveries with project requirements across Purchasing, Engineering, Planning, and Production.