Materials Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Plan all BOM (Bill of Materials) materials to ensure the right availability of products at the right place and time throughout the product lifecycle at in-house FATP and contract manufacturers.
• Manage Tier 2 materials at contract manufacturing sites to build and ship critical modules and sub-assemblies.
• Manage the Clear-to-Build (CTB) report to drive material readiness for production plans and customer orders.
• Develop material strategies that balance supply flexibility and inventory cost exposure.
• Identify supply chain risks and mitigation steps; communicate risks across stakeholders and cross-functional teams, and escalate in a timely manner.
• Use CTB to drive Engineering Change Orders (ECO), product transitions, and material revisions to ensure supply continuity and minimize obsolescence.
• Collaborate with purchasing to secure supply commitments, close shortages, and establish appropriate supplier strategies with the Supply Chain team.
• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, program management, product development, design engineering, supply chain, production control, and logistics teams.
• Engage with system developers to build and improve internal systems and tools.
• Improve internal and external processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Operations.
• 4–6 years of related experience in an OEM/JDM/ODM hardware business, including contract manufacturing experience.
• Strong analytical and data-based problem-solving skills, including the ability to work with large amounts of data and identify connections.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including presenting material status in weekly program and executive meetings.
• Collaborative team-player mindset.
• Must work onsite in Hayward, California, three days per week.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and ERP systems.
• FAA Part 107 certification is strongly encouraged within the first 60 days and required for certain positions.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary: $136,000–$179,000.
• Equity in the form of stock options.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Relocation assistance may be available for eligible roles.
• Group health insurance plans.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, and 401(k) savings plan.