Lead, Material Management - Fort Wayne, United States - Ekeo Group, LLC
2 weeks ago
Description
Lead, manage, and guide 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. Provide leadership and oversight for the Materials Management function.Program Management Support:
Serve as the supply chain interface to the program team and align integrated supply chain resources and solutions with business needs.
Develop a financial forecast for material that aligns with earned value requirements in the program schedule. (EVMS). Lead estimate to complete reviews with finance and engineering (EAC/ETC). Provide reports and variance analysis information for material EVMS.
Maintain program material cost, delivery, and labor baseline including change requests.
Support and/or lead the development of supply chain deliverables in support of NPD stage gate processes.
Collaborate with program to develop acceptable material schedules that encompass lead-times and operational queue times. Work with IPT to value material milestones and time lines.
Represent supply chain and provide input at gate reviews, EAC reviews and program reviews.
Assign and manage CID
Material Management:
Master Production Schedule (MPS) and MRP (under general supervision):
MPS maintenance and oversight; entry of item data and Bill of Material (BOM).
May load and maintain the Master Production Schedule within guidelines to achieve program milestones and time lines (aka Master Scheduling).
Collaborate with Production Planning and Inventory/Warehouse/Logistics in the execution of the build plan.
Expedite FMR and MTO approvals through the system; provide guidance and training.
Develop management strategies for inventory not planned by MRP.
Provide guidance:
identify root causes of all demand or transactional errors and receiving issues (RDR); resolve and facilitate corrective actions.
Work independently to engage cross functional groups in the implementation of risk mitigation actions to prevent problems from occurring.
Facilitate and provide guidance for program closeout of material related contractual obligations (e.g. deliveries and open commitments, subcontracts HFM, material account close-out, residual material disposition).
As the Supply Chain point of contact (POC) for the program team (all functions), ensure timely issue resolution for questions, requests, requirements, and concerns.
Proposal Support:
Responsible for (or lead) proposal efforts of moderate or greater complexity (including (NPD), to encompass the delivery and presentation of PCR content, peer reviews.
Operational Excellence:
Partner with supply chain data analytics to develop metrics and reports that enable visible and comprehensive materials management and status.
Lead and/or perform thorough supply chain risk and opportunity assessments; develop strategies in collaboration with Procurement, Subcontracts, Production Planning, Quality, Engineering, Finance, Program Management, and MM staff to mitigate risk and support material procurement.
Refer to policies and practices for guidance and compliance. Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures of the job area for others. Mentor lower-level material managers.
Lead functional projects/teams as assigned. Develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
Work independently to engage cross functional groups to create and implement of risk mitigation actions to prevent problems from occurring.
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