Program Representative - Materials Availability Team

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking a Materials Management Program Representative to support material requirements for active submarine classes, ensuring availability and communicating risks that may affect schedules.

The role requires collaboration with program offices, procurement, planning, engineering, operations, and leadership. A self-starter with ownership, strong analytical skills, and the ability to prioritize competing demands is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience in supply chain, logistics, materials management, project management, manufacturing, or operations.
• Knowledge of inventory management and material planning processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP/MRP II systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage material requirements to support production and program schedules.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve material shortages and supply chain constraints.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Planning, Engineering, Operations, and Key stakeholders to ensure timely material availability.
• Communicate material status, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support inventory management activities and maintain data accuracy within ERP/MRP systems.
• Track critical material performance metrics and provide status updates to management.
• Participate in program reviews and cross-functional meetings.
• Escalate issues appropriately while driving accountability and follow-through.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on schedule adherence and operational efficiency.
• Participate in the development of new processes/projects and updating procedures accordingly.

Skills

Self-starter

Ownership

Relationship building

Decision making

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2+ years experience

Tools

ERP/MRP II systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Position SummaryThe Materials Management Program Representative supports supply chain activities associated with all active classes of US submarines to support production, testing and program execution. This role serves as a key liaison between EB Program Offices, Ships Management, Operations, Contracts, Planning Departments, Finance, Design, Engineering, Purchasing, Planning Yard, various Quality Departments, Government Agencies, Newport News Ship Building, and EB Off-Site Departments to ensure material availability, resolve shortages, and communicate risks that may impact schedule performance.The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently, prioritize competing demands, and proactively drive issues to resolution.

*This position is on site in our Groton, CT facility.Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage material requirements to support production and program schedules.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve material shortages and supply chain constraints.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Planning, Engineering, Operations, and Key stakeholders to ensure timely material availability.
• Communicate material status, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support inventory management activities and maintain data accuracy within ERP/MRP systems.
• Track critical material performance metrics and provide status updates to management.
• Participate in program reviews and cross-functional meetings.
• Escalate issues appropriately while driving accountability and follow-through.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on schedule adherenceand operational efficiency.
• Participate in the development of new processes/projects and updating procedures accordingly.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience in supplychain, logistics, materials management, project management, manufacturing, or operations.
• Knowledge of inventory management and material planning processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP/MRP II systems.

Preferred:

• 3+ years equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or defense-related programs.
• ARTEMIS, Construction/Design, MRP II, EWP/PCM, ORACLE or TEAMCENTER experience.

Skills

Key Attributes for Success

• Self-starter who requires minimal direction.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to build relationships and influence without direct authority.
• Comfortable making decisions and driving issues to closure.
• Excellent communicator capable of translating information between Operations and Supply Chain organizations.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Physical Qualifications

• Color Vision
• Kneeling
• Light Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Stooping
• Twisting

Environmental Attributes

• Cold
• Dry
• Dusty
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise
• Wet