NPI Materials Program Manager

A globally leading consumer device company based in Austin, TX is looking for NPI Materials Program Manager to join their dynamic team. This role is responsible for material planning, forecasting, and readiness to enable technology development, new product development, supply qualification and factory readiness. This role is a primary interface between Engineering, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Supplier/Manufacturing Partner(s).

Job Responsibilities:

-        Lead materials budget planning and spend management through partnering with Finance and Engineering
-        Lead clear to build (CTB) for pre-production build phases 
-        Propose optimized supply planning to ensure on-time build schedule. Drive closure of materials issues
-        Work closely with Engineering to manage multiple or alternate source qualifications through build management
-        Lead NPI materials process improvement
-        Lead daily or weekly supply planning meetings with Manufacturer Partners 
 

Key Qualifications:

-        BS/BA with 3 - 5 years or comparable professional experience 
-        NPI (New Product Introduction) supply chain management experience 
-        Project/Program management skills
-        Strong written and verbal communication skills 
-        Detailed oriented and excellent organizational skills 
-        Demonstrated ability/experience working in constantly changing environment 
-        Ability to multi-task and set priorities 
-        Proficiency in Excel
-        Technical expertise and prior OEM management experience a plus
-        Knowledge in Agile, SAP, Oracle, Numbers, Keynote, and Pages a plus
-        PMP, APICS, CSCP or CPIM a plus


Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months with extension
Work Location: Austin, TX (hybrid)
Pay rate: $62.00 - $77.00/hr (DOE)