Materials Program Manager — Global Supply Chain Planner

EIT Electronic Instrumentation & Technology; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company matching

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life/AD&D and Disability Insurance

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

EIT (Electronic Instrumentation & Technology)-Zollner in Leesburg, VA is seeking a Materials Program Manager to optimize inventory, scheduling, and customer support. You will analyze forecasts, run scenarios, and collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery and cost control.

The role emphasizes engagement with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage material flow and lifecycle changes while supporting new product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning, procurement, and inventory systems.
• Experience with ERP systems and ability to analyze data effectively.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of electronics purchasing and global supply chain practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Professional, detail-oriented, and able to handle confidential information.
• Committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Analyze increases and decreases in forecasts and schedules to manage materials and production needs.
• Run “what-if” scenarios to support scheduling and decision-making.
• Align customer demand with production planning.
• Collaborate with teams to manage inventory levels and minimize excess obsolete material.
• Support new and changing customer orders.
• Work with Master Scheduler to set production schedules and resolve order discrepancies.
• Track inventory and create action plans to optimize stock levels.
• Manage component choices and alternatives to control costs.
• Support product lifecycle changes and new product launches.
• Represent the Supply Chain team in internal and external customer meetings.
• Assist with sales forecasts and planning systems.
• Assist Buyers with purchase order placement and maintenance as needed.
• Work with internal teams to ensure quality standards are met and customer satisfaction is optimized.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Global supply chain practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

EIT (Electronic Instrumentation & Technology)-Zollner in Leesburg, VA is seeking a Materials Program Manager to optimize inventory, scheduling, and customer support. You will analyze forecasts, run scenarios, and collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery and cost control.

The role emphasizes engagement with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage material flow and lifecycle changes while supporting new product launches.