Material Program Manager
Validated all demands through MRP.Opened and closed production orders based on bi-weekly run MRP.Reworked kits according to BOM changes and engineer requirements.Processed all newly designed part procurement requests: ERF/RPM Kits.Worked with finance to meet goals and minimize E&O on production orders, ERF, RPM, WAFER and ZSA.Coordinated transfers of material to MRB for Pilot NPI.Provided status of open orders to product group and MFG.Determined root cause for material risks and drove solution and recovery plans.Expedited delivery schedules based on engineering requirements and demands.Supported shipments for new products by coordinating engineering owned materials to appropriate shipping locations (SAF/ZSA).Supported product group and ME’s by processing Wafer shipments.Managed reservations for material staged in inventory locations.Attended status shortage meetings and provided feedback on program changes.Coordinated material transfers from engineering into unrestricted inventory location.Managed aging inventory in engineering locations and obtained commitments from product/program groups for disposition.Supported the transition of new products from pilot production to volume manufacturing.