Materials Program Manager

Hadrian; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

401(k) retirement plan

Relocation support may be provided

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

Hadrian is seeking a Materials Program Manager to oversee NPI material planning across facilities, ensuring that inventory levels support production demands. The role includes managing BOM data, coordinating with engineering and procurement teams, and driving supply chain strategies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in supply chain or a related field, with over 3 years of experience in material program management. Key skills include strong analytical abilities, communication skills, and proficiency in MRP or ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in material program management, material planning, or supply chain management.
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision making in supply planning.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, able to respond quickly in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead ownership of BOMs and master data for production planning.
• Ensure material readiness across engineering and operations.
• Coordinate with teams to manage and mitigate supply risks.

Skills

Material program management

Supply chain management

NPI material planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, engineering, or related field

Tools

MRP or ERP systems

Advanced Excel

SQL or Power BI

Job description

Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full‑stack manufacturing, the company is reinventing how America produces its most critical parts.

The Role

The Materials Program Manager is a critical cross‑functional role responsible for NPI material planning across our facilities; controlling BOM data, translating production demand into supply signals internally and externally, managing inventory, and working directly with procurement, engineering, and operations teams to ensure material readiness supports customer demand. This role sits at the heart of Hadrian’s supply chain and directly impacts our ability to deliver on time to our customers.

What You’ll Do

• Lead ownership and governance of critical master data (BOMs, make/buy, item attributes, lead times, planning parameters, and engineering change impacts) to ensure MRP and planning systems reflect the current design, production and supplier plan of record.
• Plan, organize, direct, and execute material readiness activities across engineering, operations, and supply chain to support development through rate production.
• Manage the Clear‑to‑Build (CTB) process internally and with suppliers, providing visibility to supply availability, inventory levels, and risk assessments and mitigation.
• Ensure supply plans meet production deadlines; proactively identify and mitigate risks to supply continuity.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to manage material change cut‑ins, reduce obsolescence, and eliminate quality‑driven supply disruptions.
• Partner with procurement and operations on advanced supply chain strategies including long‑term purchasing and strategic safety stock.
• Proactively manage inventory to prevent stock‑outs and own allocation of constrained supply.
• Analyze supply chain data and report on MRP health metrics relative to factory production goals and delivery commitments.
• Own the leadership communication on the program to all key stakeholders: program management, operations, engineering & supply chain.
• Proactively update operations leadership and engineering on critical supply issues requiring escalation.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in material program management, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, purchasing, or operations.
• Track record supporting material planning for new product introduction (NPI) from prototype through rate production.
• Experience working within MRP or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills; comfortable working with data to drive supply planning decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to elevate supply risks clearly to cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast‑moving, ever‑changing environment.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience navigating multi‑tier BOMs and complex work orders in a high‑mix manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros); SQL or Power BI experience a plus.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high‑precision, regulated manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
• Flexible vacation policy.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the Company’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.