Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Travel Requirements : Negligible
Location: Norfolk, VA
SUMMARY : WR has an opportunity for a Material Management Program Manager. This position will encompass the oversight of the lifecycle of Logistics and Material Management from sourcing, procurement, receipt, inventory, warehousing operations, production kitting and consumption, packaging, shipping, through transportation, ensuring seamless coordination and efficiency across these critical components of our supply chain.
Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Develop and execute comprehensive supply chain strategies spanning logistics, production, purchasing, shipping and transportation, and inventory management to support organizational goals.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to define performance metrics and strategic KPIs.
- Lead optimization of production processes with regard to the management of raw materials management and implement lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives for operational excellence.
- Create inventory strategies for balanced product availability as well as executing a high standard of excellence in inventory management across the organization.
- Maintain inventory tracking systems, including a material requirements planning (MRP) tool to minimize errors and account for all property within WR’s custody.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans for supply chain and logistics disruptions.
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing supply chain and operations teams.
- Use data analytics and technology for streamlined operations and informed decisions.
- Regularly report key metrics to leadership, offering insights for improvements.
- Manage and provide oversight and/or coordination of material management, government property, programs/projects, and contracts to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, WR policies, and external organization guidance.
- Create and maintain program management plans that at a minimum cover scope, schedule, cost, procurement, risk, human resources, core staffing, standard operating procedures, and communications.
- Develop, provide, and coordinate necessary trainings for project managers and project teams where appropriate, focused on material management and logistics.
- Recommend, edit, and develop processes, procedures, and other various documents aligning with WRs Quality Management System processes, ISO, and CMMI requirements.
- Work special material management focused projects that improve WR’s overall material handling, packaging, storing, and transportation of government and customer property maintained at WR.
- Formulate policy and develops and implements new strategies and procedures.
- Execute program financials and performance reporting.
- Develop and implement recovery plans for deviations from approved program compliance.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships and liaises with customers, programs, projects, functional areas, proposal teams, and management across the organization to ensure compliance with material management and government property and support and plan for growth.
- Responsible for evaluating the performance of Material and Logistics Coordinators and Logistics Managers and/or subordinates related to the practice of logistics and material handling and transportation.
- Collaborate with and lead the Material Management Service Center Manager and project personnel to create a safe and efficient warehousing operation.
- Collaborate with and lead the Production Logistics Manager and project personnel to ensure material is properly received, stored, kitted, and provided to the production team with accuracy and in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with and lead the Sustainment Logistics Manager and project personnel to ensure varied aspects of logistics are performed with accuracy throughout the organization, included but not limited to inventory, disposition, and database requirements.
- Comprehend and effectively explains a wide variety of detailed policies to internal and external personnel.
Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred (Note: an additional 5 years of experience in a senior leadership position may be substituted in lieu of degree).
- Ten (10) + years of experience in material management and logistics field.
- Six (6) + years of experience in program management or senior-level project management.
- Six (6) + years of experience managing a team or segment of an organization.
- Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP, scheduling processes.
- Experience with functional organizational operations, including scheduling, financial budgets, staffing, and quality systems.
- Must have working knowledge of different contract types.
- Must be knowledgeable in FAR/DFARs and applicable regulations, Federal Databases (PUBLOG, WEBFLIS, etc.), federal forms, and DOD instructions.
- Demonstrate understanding of government and commercial Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHS&T) standards.
- Must possess project and program management skills and have an understanding of project management tools, process, and procedures.
- Certification in Property Management: CPPS, CPPA, or CPPM preferred.
- Certification in Supply Chain: CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management), CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), CTSC (Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain), and/or DAWIA Advanced certification in Life Cycle Logistics preferred.
The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.
WR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.
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