Material Program Manager

foxconnggroup; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

foxconnggroup in San Jose, CA seeks a Sr. Material Program Manager to oversee new product introduction material planning, risk assessment, and lead-time profiling.

You will collaborate with Business, Product Management, Production, and Planning teams to ensure material availability for production and manage costs and inventory. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in material management, strong data analysis skills, and experience with OEM/ODM environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in material management and supplier coordination, including supervisory experience.
• Strong data analysis and Excel troubleshooting skills with large data sets.
• Experience in OEM/ODM/JDM and electronic contract manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in English; Mandarin a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead MPM performance covering material planning, forecasting, and readiness for existing and new NPI accounts.
• Lead materials budget planning and spend management with Finance and Product Management.
• Propose optimized supply planning to ensure on-time builds.
• Drive closure of material issues and minimize total supply chain cost while ensuring quality standards.
• Lead daily/weekly materials readiness meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze processes and propose improvements with executive-level proposals.
• Manage and monitor supply chain KPIs and address risks/opportunities.
• Maintain day-to-day relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Take a leadership role in project teams driving critical initiatives.

Skills

OEM/ODM/JDM familiarity

Electronic contract manufacturing

Data analysis

Excel troubleshooting

Supply chain management

US import/export knowledge

Team collaboration

Financial acumen

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication in English

Education

BS/BA in technical field or business

MBA and APICS (plus)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

SCM tools

Job description

Job Title: Material Program Manager (MPM)

San Jose, CA

About the job:

FULL-TIME/PERMANENT

JOB FUNCTION:

As a Sr. MPM, you will be tasked with overseeing NPI material planning and program management. The Sr. MPM, will use his/her advanced planning capability, material risk assessment, and lead-time profiling for new products and new customer accounts/ You will interface and work closely with our Business, Product Management, Production and Planning teams on new program releases and changes of design during the new product introduction stage. Ideal candidate will manage and review material order placement, ensure material availability to support production, be responsible for material cost management, and manage inventory to avoid excess of material. This role will report to Sr Managerial Management Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

BS/BA degree in a technical field or business is required. M.B.A. and APICS is a plus

EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of material management, supplier management and customer support experience, including at least one year in a supervisory position.

LANGUAGE:

Proficiency in English is required. Mandarin is a plus

SKILLS:

• Familiarity with various business and operation models such as OEM, ODM, JDM, and others
• Knowledge of the electronic contract manufacturing environment
• Strong skills in data analysis and capable of troubleshooting large data integrity & error finding using Excel tools
• In-depth knowledge of Supply Chain Management with familiarity of tools and methods coping various dynamics business conditions
• Adequate knowledge of US customs with import/export related to assist solving issues and handling inquiries
• Excellent team work player among peers
• Strong financial experience and independent judgment
• Hands-on, detail-oriented with strong analytical and organization skills
• Excellent communication skills including fluent speaking, reading, and writing skills in English

RESPONSBILITIES:

• Responsible and lead MPM performance that covering material planning, forecasting, and readiness to support existing and new NPI customer accounts and new product development
• Lead materials budget planning and spend management through partnering with Finance and Business, Product Management.
• Propose optimized supply planning to ensure on-time build schedule
• Drive closure of materials issues and take initiative in minimizing total supply chain cost, maximizing supply chain effectiveness including conforming to meet established quality standards, and determinate/control inventory flow.
• Participate and drive daily or weekly materials readiness meetings with internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Process analysis, identifying and recommending improvement opportunities and creation of proposals for executive management review and approval.
• Manage and monitor supply chain KPIs, identifying and addressing opportunities/risks
• Manage relationships with customers and suppliers on a day-to-day basis
• Take a leadership role in project teams driving critical initiatives

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.