SEAKR Engineering is seeking an experienced and dynamic Material Program Manager (MPM) to join our team in Centennial, Colorado. As the inaugural MPM at SEAKR, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading material strategies, overseeing financial reporting, and developing key processes to build a robust Material Program Management function from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and Implement Strategies: Lead the creation and execution of Material Program Plans, Subcontract Management Plans, and strategic planning tools.
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Manage Risks and Opportunities: Develop and implement Material Risk & Opportunity plans to ensure program commitments are met and proactively manage mitigation strategies.
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Financial Oversight: Support financial management reviews using Earned Value Management (EVM) through the Estimate at Complete (EAC) process.
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Coordinate Across Functions: Collaborate closely with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to synchronize schedules based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
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Monitor and Improve Performance: Track supplier performance metrics, address program and functional issues proactively, and provide comprehensive Supply Chain support for gate reviews.
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Subcontractor Oversight: Ensure effective supplier execution performance by managing subcontractors’ schedules and commitments.
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Forecast and Meet Commitments: Forecast material sales and ensure that financial commitments are met.
What We’re Looking For:
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Leadership and Project Management: Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage projects and influence others to meet deadlines.
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Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to make sound judgments and solve complex problems in the absence of a clear path.
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Ethics and Teamwork: Commitment to high ethical standards and the ability to work effectively in a diverse environment, prioritizing team success over personal interests.
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Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for successful collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
Required Qualifications:
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Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of eight years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with at least five years of experience.
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Experience: Practical knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and project/material management.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Advanced Education: Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Management, Supply Chain, or a similar field.
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Supply Chain Tools: Experience with Supply Chain Planning tools such as IFS (most preferred), SAP, Power BI, and Kinaxis RapidResponse.
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Cost Management: Experience as a Cost Account Manager, including Material Estimate at Complete (EACs) and material forecasting.
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Supplier Management: Familiarity with PO placement, proposal reviews, Best Value Source Selections, and competition.
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Proposal Support: Experience supporting or leading proposal efforts.
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Production Control: Understanding of factory and/or production control processes.
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Continuous Improvement: Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as CORE, Six Sigma, or Lean.
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Advanced Excel Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, macros, VBA, and data integration.
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Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to evaluate end-to-end planning and identify constraints, risks, and opportunities.
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Project Management: Experience with project management and a knowledge base to drive change and provide systemic solutions.
Compensation: Base salary range is $110,000-165,000, depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.
Onsite or Hybrid preferred. Remote work may be considered for exceptional candidates, though it presents a notable disadvantage.
SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
US Citizenship Required
