Job Title: Associate Manager, Material Management

Job Code: 26449

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80; Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off 

Job Description:

The Manager – Material Management is an established people leader with the ability to work independently through self-initiated and delegated assignments, is a coach and mentor, and can effectively manage department resources to meet the needs of all internal and external customers and auditors while acting as a subject matter expert and functional representative when needed.  

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the effective and efficient acquisition process for all program materials within up to three business areas.
• Responsible for the direct supervision and leadership of assigned team.
• Develops and implements supply chain execution strategies to optimize cost and schedule performance in alignment with program/business objectives.
• Assesses supplier risk and develops/implements mitigation strategies.
• Collaborates with cross-functional peers to close process gaps and improve productivity.
• Participates in strategic initiatives to grow the business and serves as the Materials Management subject matter expert in such engagements.
• Evaluates and approves supply chain labor and material proposals prior to customer review.
• Participates with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures.
• Selects methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for achieving goals and objectives.
• Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to policies, practices, or approaches.
• Makes significant improvements in processes, systems, or products.
• Establishes short-term operational plans with measurable contributions to function or business area results.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) software and advanced concepts
• Understanding of FAR, MMAS, SOX, and CAS requirements
• APICS and/or ISM certification
• Thorough knowledge of supply chain processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Proficient in MS Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint

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