CesiumAstro
Aerospace Defense
MaterialProgramManager
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Material Program Manager at CesiumAstro. Skills: Supply chain, Material management, Program management, Supplier management. Develop supply chain strategies. Execute supply chain strategies”
Industry & Context.
Risk management; Opportunity management; Root cause analysis
U. S. citizen, Lawful permanent resident, Conditional resident, Asylee, Refugee, Eligible for US Dept of State authorizations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree and 7 years of relevant experience, Graduate degree and 5 years of experience, Experience with supply chain systems, Experience with procurement, Experience with production control/material planning, Experience with receiving, Experience with cost estimating, Experience with logistics, Experience with finance, Experience interfacing with external customers, Experience interfacing with internal organization, Experience translating customer terms into supplier requirements, Experience reviewing statements of work, Experience with Supplier management, Experience with Subcontract management, Work experience in Supply Chain, Knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations, Experience supporting proposal efforts
What You'll Do.
Develop supply chain strategies
Execute supply chain strategies
Brief in customer forums
Create material program strategy
Manage material program strategy
Execute material program strategy
Provide Supply Chain support
Ensure compliance for programs
Tailor compliance when applicable
Drive supplier management process
Develop supply chain proposal activities
Lead supply chain proposal activities
Develop risk/opportunity plans
Execute risk/opportunity plans
Monitor performance metrics
Monitor financial metrics
Address performance metrics
Address financial metrics
Develop working capital
Initiate sales forecasts
Maintain sales forecasts
Initiate short-range outlooks
Maintain short-range outlooks
Initiate material EACs
Maintain material EACs
Initiate sales and operating Plans
Maintain sales and operating Plans
Initiate Annual Operating Plans
Maintain Annual Operating Plans
Flow down Supplier Management Best Practices
Support supply chain management
Develop standard processes
Drive product execution
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Functional leads; Engineering team; Quality team; Operations team; Supply Chain organization
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication; Influence communication; Customer forums; Customer terms; Supplier requirements; Statements of work
Process & Methodology
Program management, Material program plan
Full Job Description
## Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. The Material Program Manager (MPM), supports advanced phased array technology product lines. The MPM will support all programs’ supply chain activities and is the liaison between the Program Manager(s), Engineering team, other functional leads, and the Supply Chain organization. Typically viewed as a specialist in multiple aspects of the supply chain, this role requires a broad knowledge of financial, project, and material management. The MPM is involved in the development, coordination, and execution of program material strategies, supply chain goals, and company objectives. Working closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to create schedules based on MRP, responsibilities span from the front end of the business supply chain activities through contract closure. The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills to influence and communicate effectively across multiple areas outside of one’s own job function as well as with parties external to the organization. ## JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Developing and executing supply chain strategies and
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