Materials Expediter: Schedule & Supplier Liaison

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat seeks a Program Representative for the Supplied Material Expediting Team to ensure timely delivery of purchased materials, monitor supplier performance, and coordinate with internal teams to meet schedule commitments.

Role involves tracking order status, resolving delays, and partnering with stakeholders to eliminate roadblocks in the supply base, with future growth across Purchasing, Planning and Program management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of Electric Boat experience
• Frequent monthly travel to various suppliers
• Proficient in Excel: VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros and graph/charts
• Applicant must possess or be able to secure secret or higher DOD clearance

Responsibilities

• Partner with Purchasing, Material Availability, Program Office, and other internal teams to resolve material shortages, delivery risks, and schedule impacts
• Work directly with suppliers to monitor lead times, address quality or delivery issues, and ensure alignment with EB requirements
• Serve as the primary coordination point between suppliers and internal organizations for delivery schedules, material movement, and issue resolution
• Align supplier deliveries with project requirements by collaborating with Production, Engineering, Planning, and Logistics
• Communicate risks, and constraints to Project Managers and internal stakeholders
• Follow up routinely with suppliers to confirm manufacturing status, recovery plans, and corrective actions when performance issues arise
• Identify and resolve problems such as delays, non-conforming product, shipment discrepancies, or material availability concerns
• Conduct regular supplier visits to assess progress, resolve issues, and support schedule recovery
• This position is currently based out of our East Greenwich, RI and Kings Highway (Groton, CT) facilities. It will be transitioning to our new facility in Waterford, CT when it is ready.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Organization

Communication

Project management

Supply chain knowledge

Inventory management

Interpersonal skills

MS Office awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat seeks a Program Representative for the Supplied Material Expediting Team to ensure timely delivery of purchased materials, monitor supplier performance, and coordinate with internal teams to meet schedule commitments.

Role involves tracking order status, resolving delays, and partnering with stakeholders to eliminate roadblocks in the supply base, with future growth across Purchasing, Planning and Program management.