Head of Material Program Management & Procurement

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Own the Clear-to-Build (CTB) process for production, providing a reliable and actionable view of material readiness against the production plan.
• Develop CTB methodologies that connect demand, inventory, purchase orders, work orders, lead times, allocations, and BOM requirements.
• Establish forward-looking material coverage and shortage analysis across appropriate planning horizons.
• Identify material constraints before they impact production and drive cross-functional actions to resolution.
• Develop shortage prioritization and escalation processes based on production impact, customer requirements, lead time, and business priority.
• Partner with Production Planning and Manufacturing to align material availability with build schedules and capacity.
• Establish metrics for CTB accuracy, shortage aging, material coverage, and constraint resolution.
• Own the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of MRP processes and operating discipline.

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in materials management, procurement, supply planning, production planning, or supply chain operations.
• 2+ years of experience managing or leading procurement, planning, or materials teams.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of MRP logic, BOM-driven material planning, inventory management, and production supply.
• Demonstrated experience developing or operating Clear-to-Build/material-readiness processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of purchase order management, supplier commits, lead times, rescheduling, expediting, and shortage management.
• Advanced analytical capabilities and ability to work with large datasets to identify supply risks and operational priorities.
• Strong cross-functional communication and demonstrated ability to drive action without relying solely on direct authority.