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Vertex Aerospace Material Program Manager in Indianapolis, Indiana
Description
V2X is growing! V2X is looking for a Material Program Manager to join our team!
Material Program Manager
The Material Program Manager (MPM) is the liaison between the Program team and other supply chain functions. The MPM is responsible for ensuring program requirements are met by the supply base, and collaborates closely with Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Operations, and other functions to resolve issues and execute the program. The successful candidate will demonstrate project management, strong communication and critical thinking skills, and be a self-starter, capable of developing and achieving organizational and program goals with minimal supervision. Responsibilities span from new business capture activities through contract closure.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Developing & executing supply chain strategies and plans for the program(s).
Providing comprehensive Supply Chain support through the program life & ensuring compliance for the programs and tailoring when applicable.
Overall ownership of supply chain processes including supplier performance, metrics, international issues, Make/Buy Where plan, strategic agreements, and communication of customer flow through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, etc.
Developing & guiding supply chain proposal activities including task descriptions and bases of estimates.
Developing & executing risk/opportunity plans to meet program targets.
Identifying & developing opportunities for small business participation.
Monitoring & proactively addressing performance & financial metrics, including those related to cost, schedule, quality, & EVMS.
Acting as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for material & SCM labor.
Flowing down Supplier Management Best Practices to suppliers which include risk mitigation & subcontract organization plans.
Required Skills:
Minimum 5 years directly related work experience in Supply Chain or related work experience.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Specifically for Excel, high competency with VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and manipulation of data.
Experience complying with industry standards such as AS9100, TS16949, etc.
Experience in process-driven and regulation-driven industry. Competency understanding learning/applying processes.
Demonstrated ability to resolve problems.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will require the ability to access US-only data systems and may require a U.S. Secret Security Clearance within 1 year of start date.
Desired Skills:
Previous Procurement/Subcontracts/Contracts/Program Management/Budgetary management experience.
Understanding of government regulations (i.e.: FAR / DFARS, ITAR / EAR, TINA, etc.).
Experience with MRP systems such as SAP and the Supply Chain suite of resources.
Technical knowledge of related hardware applications, as well as knowledge of operational and manufacturing processes (assembly, integration, and test).
Experience developing statements of work (SOW) that are complete and conform to program requirements.
Demonstrated results using continuous improvement processes.
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Engineering, Industrial Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Finance or another related field.
Desired Education:
- Master's Degree (MA, MS, MBA) or equivalent
This position requires either a U.S. Person or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.