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The Supply Chain Program Manager is responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies that support complex, fast-paced programs from product development through production. In this role, you will serve as the primary supply chain partner for assigned programs, coordinating across Procurement, Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Program Management.
You will translate program requirements into actionable sourcing, material, and supplier plans; identify risks before they affect delivery; and ensure the organization has the materials and supplier capacity needed to meet cost, quality, and schedule commitments.
The Supply Chain Program Manager is responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies that support complex, fast-paced programs from product development through production. In this role, you will serve as the primary supply chain partner for assigned programs, coordinating across Procurement, Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Program Management.
You will translate program requirements into actionable sourcing, material, and supplier plans; identify risks before they affect delivery; and ensure the organization has the materials and supplier capacity needed to meet cost, quality, and schedule commitments.
Lead supply chain planning and execution for assigned programs throughout the product lifecycle.
Develop integrated material, sourcing, and supplier readiness plans aligned with program schedules and production requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact between Supply Chain and Program Management.
Monitor material availability, purchase-order status, supplier performance, lead times, and production constraints.
Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation or recovery plans to protect program milestones.
Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to support new product introduction, design changes, prototype builds, and production ramp-up.
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Coordinate with Procurement to establish sourcing strategies, negotiate priorities, and ensure suppliers meet contractual requirements.
Lead supplier readiness reviews and evaluate supplier capacity, quality, schedule, and technical performance.
Manage long-lead materials and critical components to reduce schedule and production risk.
Analyze demand, inventory, shortages, and supplier data to support program decisions and executive reporting.
Support cost-management activities, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Facilitate cross-functional supply chain reviews and communicate status, risks, decisions, and required actions to program stakeholders.
Improve supply chain processes, reporting, and operating rhythms to support scalability and continuous improvement.
Ensure supply chain activities comply with applicable contractual, quality, export-control, and regulatory requirements.
Within your first year, you will have established strong partnerships across the program and supply chain teams, developed a clear understanding of material and supplier risks, and implemented reliable operating rhythms for tracking supply chain performance. Your work will help programs achieve key milestones by improving material readiness, supplier accountability, cost visibility, and risk management.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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