Overview:
Position Summary
The Materials Management Program Representative supports supply chain activities associated with all active classes of US submarines to support production, testing and program execution. This role serves as a key liaison between EB Program Offices, Ships Management, Operations, Contracts, Planning Departments, Finance, Design, Engineering, Purchasing, Planning Yard, various Quality Departments, Government Agencies, Newport News Ship Building, and EB Off-Site Departments to ensure material availability, resolve shortages, and communicate risks that may impact schedule performance.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently, prioritize competing demands, and proactively drive issues to resolution.
*This position is on site in our Groton, CT facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage material requirements to support production and program schedules.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve material shortages and supply chain constraints.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Planning, Engineering, Operations, and Key stakeholders to ensure timely material availability.
- Communicate material status, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders and leadership.
- Support inventory management activities and maintain data accuracy within ERP/MRP systems.
- Track critical material performance metrics and provide status updates to management.
- Participate in program reviews and cross-functional meetings.
- Escalate issues appropriately while driving accountability and follow-through.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on schedule adherence and operational efficiency.
- Participate in the development of new processes/projects and updating procedures accordingly.
Qualifications:
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or 2+ years equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Business Administration or related field.
- Experience in supply chain, logistics, materials management, project management, manufacturing, or operations.
- Knowledge of inventory management and material planning processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP/MRP II systems.
Preferred:
- 3+ years equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Business Administration or a related field.
- Experience supporting manufacturing or defense-related programs.
- ARTEMIS, Construction/Design, MRP II, EWP/PCM, ORACLE or TEAMCENTER experience.
Skills:
Key Attributes for Success
- Self-starter who requires minimal direction.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Ability to build relationships and influence without direct authority.
- Comfortable making decisions and driving issues to closure.
- Excellent communicator capable of translating information between Operations and Supply Chain organizations.
- Experience working in cross-functional teams.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Physical Qualifications:
Color Vision, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental Attributes:
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Wet