Material Program Manager (MPM)
Location: Houston, TX 77064 (onsite)

The Materials Program Manager (MPM) orchestrates the supply chain, material planning, and readiness for manufacturing to ensure on-time production builds, overseeing the materials requirements for a specific program from inception to end-of-life , bridge engineering, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to manage costs, inventory, and supply risks from development through end-of-life conducting materials risk assessments, lead-time profiling for new products, and managing all aspects of materials activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and mentor junior Materials Program Managers (MPMs) and oversee all materials-related activities for assigned programs.
•  Develop and implement strategies to meet customer needs and ensure alignment across all teams.
•  Effectively communicate material requirements and timelines to all involved parties.
• Ensure timely delivery of products, meeting customer deadlines.
• Oversee supplier management to avoid delays and ensure the timely arrival of materials.
• Manage materials costs, ensuring cost control measures are in place and adhered to.
• Handle excess and obsolete material management.
• Coordinate materials quotation activities to meet both customer deadlines and company profitability goals.
• Provide regular materials status updates to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and timely responses.
• Manage materials pipelining and transition processes to ensure a smooth shift from the NPI facility to the production facility

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: BS degree in a technical field or business is required ( MBA is a plus.)
• Experience:  At least 10 years of experience in materials management or supplier management.
• APICS certification is desirable.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and people skills, with the ability to collaborate cross functionally.
• Ability to work effectively across different plants and sites

Benefits:

• 401(k)    
• Dental insurance    
• Health insurance    
• Life insurance    
• Vision insurance    
• Paid holidays    
• Paid time off    
      

Foxconn is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.