Materials Program Manager – Direct Materials

Key Responsibilities

• Translate manufacturing and business requirements into actionable strategies for risk mitigation, inventory optimization, and supply chain reliability.
• Deliver uninterrupted supply of materials, including gases, chemicals, and direct materials, across Intel's U.S. factory network.
• Operationalize procurement processes to manage inventory, forecasting, and delivery schedules effectively.
• Address and resolve material escalations, inventory risks, and supply chain disruptions.
• Cook up and monitor material acquisition for new product introductions and ramp readiness to high-volume manufacturing.
• Collaborate with suppliers to execute contractual obligations, meet KPI metrics, and provide cost savings and operational improvements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing, to define customer demand and influence supplier selections.
• Perform bills of materials integrity checks and ensure availability, cost, and quality goals are met.
• Analyze data to improve supply chain processes, resolve operational challenges, and design innovative solutions.
• Drive the development of systems and tools aimed at enhancing efficiency and scalability across the organization.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery, cost benchmarking, liability resolutions, and effective implementation of engineering changes.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel and Power BI, with demonstrated data acumen.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and stakeholder management expertise.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex supply chain challenges.