Material Program Mgr

Job description

@HYVE Solutions, missions to help customers, business partners, and employees achieve success through shared goals, strategies, resources and technology solutions. Job Summary The Material Program Manager (MPM) is responsible for leading material readiness, supply planning, and supplier engagement activities to support manufacturing operations and customer commitments. This role serves as the primary interface between Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, and suppliers to ensure material availability, mitigate supply risks, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Lead material planning and execution activities to support customer demand, production schedules, and business objectives. Drive demand and supply balancing activities to ensure material readiness and production continuity. Manage MRP planning processes and provide clear build forecasts and material requirements to support manufacturing operations. Act as the escalation point for material shortages, supplier constraints, and supply chain disruptions, coordinating cross-functional resolution plans. Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve supply assurance, material availability, and on-time delivery performance. Manage supply allocation decisions to maximize revenue opportunities and meet customer commitments. Review and approve purchase requisitions (PRs) while assessing supply risks and business impacts. Prepare and communicate weekly material readiness, supply status, and risk assessment reports to management and stakeholders. Drive purchase order push/pull activities based on demand fluctuations, production requirements, and inventory targets. Lead initiatives to reduce supplier lead times and improve supply chain responsiveness. Manage excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory and implement actions to optimize inventory health. Support logistics planning and material movement activities to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished goods. Develop and execute supply continuity strategies, including second-source qualification and supplier risk mitigation plans. Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Customer Program teams to support new product introductions (NPI), production ramp-ups, and customer projects. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Material Planning, Procurement, Program Management, or related functions within a manufacturing environment. Experience in EMS, electronics, server, storage, networking, data center, or high-tech manufacturing industries is preferred. Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, demand planning, inventory management, procurement processes, and supplier management. Proven experience managing complex supply chain issues and driving cross-functional resolutions. @ HYVE Solutions , we believe employees are our greatest asset and we empower them to make a difference in our business. Diversity and inclusion make us all better. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.