Position Summary

The Materials Management Program Representative supports supply chain activities associated with all active classes of US submarines to support production, testing and program execution. This role serves as a key liaison between EB Program Offices, Ships Management, Operations, Contracts, Planning Departments, Finance, Design, Engineering, Purchasing, Planning Yard, various Quality Departments, Government Agencies, Newport News Ship Building, and EB Off-Site Departments to ensure material availability, resolve shortages, and communicate risks that may impact schedule performance.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently, prioritize competing demands, and proactively drive issues to resolution.

*This position is on site in our Groton, CT facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage material requirements to support production and program schedules.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve material shortages and supply chain constraints.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Planning, Engineering, Operations, and Key stakeholders to ensure timely material availability.
• Communicate material status, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support inventory management activities and maintain data accuracy within ERP/MRP systems.
• Track critical material performance metrics and provide status updates to management.
• Participate in program reviews and cross-functional meetings.
• Escalate issues appropriately while driving accountability and follow-through.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on schedule adherence and operational efficiency.
• Participate in the development of new processes/projects and updating procedures accordingly.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience in supply chain, logistics, materials management, project management, manufacturing, or operations.
• Knowledge of inventory management and material planning processes. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP/MRP II systems. 

Preferred:

• 5+ years equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or defense-related programs.
• ARTEMIS, Construction/Design, MRP II, EWP/PCM, ORACLE or TEAMCENTER experience.

Key Attributes for Success

• Self-starter who requires minimal direction.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to build relationships and influence without direct authority.
• Comfortable making decisions and driving issues to closure.
• Excellent communicator capable of translating information between Operations and Supply Chain organizations.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.