Job Description

Raytheon Vison Systems (RVS) Supply Chain Management Material Program Management team member supporting multiple programs. The Material Program Manager (MPM) is a strong leader with demonstrated project management skills. The candidate for this position must be a self-starter, capable of developing and achieving organizational and program objectives, and must be able to successfully interface with all levels of internal management, including supplier management.

Candidate will be responsible for managing, developing and executing supply chain strategies and plans. The MPM will serve as the liaison between Program Managers, IPTs and the Supply Chain organization and will be responsible for the development, coordination and execution of all program material strategies, supply chain objectives, and enterprise objectives. The MPM will serve as the leader for all programs supply chain activities, and will advise the Business Unit SCM Sr. Manager, MPM Manager, Sourcing Manager, as well as the program management office leadership team on material strategies and plans. Candidate leads front end of the business SCM activities including early supply chain management involvement and early supplier involvement. The position requires an individual who will be able to exert influence and have an effect on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the program and the program IPT team.

The MPM is the single point of contact to management and to internal customers, including Program Office, Quality, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Contracts. S/he will represent the Supply Chain organization on policies, strategies and objectives, oversee all SCM activities needed to meet program requirements, and ensures a strong link within and between various Supply Chain functions, including Sourcing, Logistics, and Production Control. The MPM is the acknowledged expert on all supply chain issues and their impact on the enterprise programs.

Other MPM duties:
Develop and lead supply chain proposal activities including task descriptions and bases of estimates
Develop and execute material program plans, subcontract management plans (together with the Subcontract Administrator)
Knowledge of executing the make/buy/where process
Develop and execute risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives.
Monitor performance metrics and proactively acts to address program and functional issues.
Balance strategic thinking with tactical application of strategies to programs
Work closely with Engineering, Quality and Operations to create common schedule based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
Knowledge and experience of executing Earned Value Management and Financial management skills, including Material EACs and Material Forecasting

Required Skills:
Minimum of 4 years related work in a supply chain environment
Candidate must possess demonstrated project management skills and be a proven problem solver.
Integrated Product Team (IPT) / Cross functional team experience
Ability to collaborate with the Subcontract Administrator to develop statements of work (SOW) that are complete and conform to program requirements
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Lotus Notes)

Desired Skills:
Supply chain experience in the Aerospace or Defense industry
Working knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations
EVMS, Earned Value certification or equivalent
Experience supporting/leading proposal efforts
Superior communication skills, leadership abilities, negotiation skills and the ability to lead in an IPT environment
Experience working with Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Contracts, and Quality functions.
Experience working with MRP systems, such as SAP and the Raytheon Supply Chain Suite of Tools
Raytheon Six Sigma Specialist/Six Sigma Green Belt qualified
Raytheon MPM certification or equivalent experience
APICS Certification (CPIM, CPM) or equivalent

Required Education (including Major):
Bachelors degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

This position requires either a U.S. Person or a Non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.175814