Vastdata Senior Manager Materials Management 

United States, California 

250650920

About the Role:

• This is a critical supply chain role that requires a strategic and tactical approach to managing materials supply and inventory.
• Champion the NPI and Sustaining Clear To Build (CTB) processes and provide internal visibility and reporting on current and future materials readiness
• Work and plan with our Contract Manufacturer and supplier partners to drive materials and resolve NPI and production shortages
• Collaborate with the Engineering, Product Management and Operations teams to source parts from strategic partners in support of our product roadmap and qualification activities
• Advise strategies and make proposals to manage supply of materials during product generation transitions and supplier EOL announcements
• Implement inventory and materials management processes and strategies that maintain production and enable the company to scale
• Drive risk buy purchases for NPI, newly qualified and constrained materials
• Influence the Commodity Management and Planning teams on allocations decisions and materials forecasts
• Monitor E&O and other inventory risk and recommend measures to limit or eliminate liability
• Publish and maintain various materials and inventory reporting, analysis, and data

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5 years managing materials in a fast-paced work environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Visio
• Strong written and presentation skills
• Experience in creating and implementing cross-functional work flow processes
• Experience in devising and recommending strategies to drive materials and manage inventory

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s degree
• 10 years or more managing materials in a fast-paced work environment
• Program Management Experience