Lead Materials Manager
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Ekeo Group is looking for a Lead Material Manager for a full time opportunity with an Aerospace & Defense client of ours.
As a Lead Material Manager, you're responsible for leading, managing, and guiding all Supply Chain activities from proposal stage through Program award and execution for micro through large complex programs from development through long-term production for all purchased material items including influencing design for supply chain success, requisition through purchase order placement, prioritization, material status, receipt, inventory, and customer disposition. Support procurement efforts to maximize cost effectiveness within the schedule requirements of each assigned contract. Determine supply chain risks, establish mitigation plans, and execute on the defined plans. Report material budget variances and supply chain health problems as appropriate for resolution.
Qualified candidates experience include.
Other Responsibilities:Requires comprehensive level knowledge of job area. May have in-depth knowledge of project management. Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.7 years of experience using MRP systems software.Minimum 5 years' experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, WORD, Excel (including pivot tables, V-lookup, etc.), PowerPoint, etc.)
Preferred Additional Skills:10+ years of experience using MRP systems software.Master Production Scheduling experienceExtensive knowledge, application, and understanding of FAR, MMAS, MAAR-13, and CAS.Subject matter expert; demonstrated application of Supply Chain principles and concepts, portfolio of strategy development and execution.Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide array of management and professional levels and functions.Experience working in the US DOD manufacturing industry.Understanding of and basic knowledge of the manufacturing process.Strong verbal and written communication skillsExperience with CINCOM Control, Agile PLM, PDM, Expo, TrakStar, RIDS, PeopleSoft financial system, and Kinaxis Rapid Response is a plus.
For immediate consideration please email oekenezar@ekeogroup.com
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