Materials Program Manager - Purple Drive

Materials Program Manager

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills 

Recent experience in running MRP in SAP, Materials planner, Supply chain & planning, Inventory and supply chain data, Clear to Build, Manage demand, Bill of materials, OEM, MPS (Master Production Schedule), Review quotes, 

Experience Required Materials planner

Roles & Responsibilities

Top Daily Responsibilities:

1. Analyze manufacturing build plan against inventory and supply chain data to determine demand for material replenishment

2. Obtain quotes from suppliers and submit Purchase Orders

3. Manage delivery schedules to ensure materials arrive ahead of requirement date

4. Manage the Clear to Build at the OEM

5. Track and mitigate Excess and Obsolescence

Overall Responsibilities:

- Create and manage the Clear to Build for internal and external manufacturing of complex self-driving-systems modules

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand the Top Level Assemblies forecast and component lead-times

- Develop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers to ensure demand for materials is met

- Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manage inventory accuracy

- Understand and manage risks to minimize impact on production schedule

- Take follow up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production

- Consolidate the demand from multiple sources and own the MPS (Master Production Schedule)

Generic Managerial Skills Good written and verbal communication skills