Material Program Manager

Vertex Aerospace LLC; Indianapolis, Indiana, Christiansted (IN, PA, United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Material Program Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between various departments to ensure program success. This exciting position involves developing supply chain strategies, managing supplier performance, and guiding proposal activities, all while working closely with engineering and operations teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management and communication skills, along with a solid understanding of supply chain processes. If you're a self-starter looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain or related fields.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and supply chain tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies and plans.
• Monitor performance metrics related to cost, schedule, and quality.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Supply Chain Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

V2X Material Program Manager Job Description

V2X is growing! We are seeking a Material Program Manager to join our team.

The Material Program Manager (MPM) acts as the liaison between the Program team and other supply chain functions. They are responsible for ensuring that program requirements are met by the supply base and work closely with Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Operations, and other departments to resolve issues and execute the program. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong project management, communication, and critical thinking skills, and be a self-starter capable of developing and achieving organizational and program goals with minimal supervision. Responsibilities range from new business capture activities to contract closure.

Responsibilities include:

1. Developing and executing supply chain strategies and plans for the program(s).
2. Providing comprehensive supply chain support throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring compliance and tailoring strategies as needed.
3. Owning supply chain processes, including supplier performance, metrics, international issues, Make/Buy plans, strategic agreements, and communication of customer flow requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, etc.
4. Guiding supply chain proposal activities, including task descriptions and bases of estimates.
5. Developing and executing risk and opportunity plans to meet program targets.
6. Identifying and developing opportunities for small business participation.
7. Monitoring and proactively addressing performance and financial metrics related to cost, schedule, quality, and EVMS.
8. Acting as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for material and SCM labor.
9. Implementing supplier management best practices, including risk mitigation and subcontract organization plans.

Required Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of directly related experience in Supply Chain or related fields.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data manipulation).
• Experience with industry standards such as AS9100, TS16949.
• Experience in process-driven and regulation-driven industries, with a good understanding of processes.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to access US-only data systems and potentially obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance within 1 year.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in Procurement, Subcontracts, Contracts, Program Management, or Budget Management.
• Understanding of government regulations (FAR / DFARS, ITAR / EAR, TINA).
• Experience with MRP systems like SAP and supply chain tools.
• Technical knowledge of hardware applications and manufacturing processes.
• Experience developing Statements of Work (SOW).
• Proven results in continuous improvement processes.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Engineering, Industrial Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Finance, or related fields.

Preferred Education:

• Master's Degree (MA, MS, MBA) or equivalent.

This position requires either a U.S. Person or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.

Relocation is not available for this position.

Benefits include:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Note: Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time at the company's discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.