Sr. Program Manager, NPI Planning, Optimus

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain material requirement plans for PCBAs and electronic components, manage inventory levels, and minimize shortages or inventory excess
• Support programs from prototype phase through start of production until transition to production sustaining team
• Own the transition plan for the program parts to be handed over to on-going production
• Work with external suppliers to establish the appropriate delivery schedules for individual components, specifying quantity and frequency targeting on-time delivery; coordinate with Supply Chain team and Logistics as needed
• Own the leadership communication on the program to all key stakeholders: program management, PMI, engineering & supply chain
• Look for opportunities to identify and drive improvement projects/ processes
• Ensure BOM accuracy by working with engineering, PMI and document control team
• Maintain accurate MRP data to reflect confirmed delivery quantities and due dates from suppliers, validate, troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering to support material changes resulting from Change action (CAs), plan for new material and minimize obsolescence of old material
• Provide ongoing transparency of inventory levels and ensure continuous inventory accuracy
• Work fluidly in a highly cross-functional team environment involving manufacturing, program management, product development teams, design engineers, supply chain, production control and logistics teams

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or other related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years related experience in materials management, production planning, material scheduling, or purchasing in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in MS Excel, including ability to maintain and enhance Excel-based material shortage reports
• Strong analytical capabilities, including ability to optimize delivery costs and inventory levels are desired
• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, SAP enterprise system inventory management system such as MES is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks based on demand. Ability to present material status effectively in weekly program/executive meetings
• Open-minded, collaborative and team-oriented attitude. Self-motivation and resourcefulness

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$72,000 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.