Materials Program Manager

About the role

The Materials Program Manager leads material strategy and flow across Singapore, Malaysia, and China. You will ensure visibility of current and future material issues, drive operational efficiency, and support critical production schedules through effective inventory and supply‑chain management.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee material programs and lead a cross‑functional team to meet inventory goals.
• Develop and implement strategic objectives, risk‑mitigation plans, and supplier roadmaps.
• Collaborate with planners, production managers, engineering, and supply‑chain teams to coordinate MRP execution and minimize liability exposure.
• Design and manage inventory programs such as VMI, JIT, and discrete orders to reduce lead times.
• Analyze BOMs, assess burst‑demand scenarios, and recommend risk‑buy or consignment strategies.
• Participate in Materials Core Team activities and support new project material strategies.
• Work with SCM to localize or regionalize OEM and BTP parts and develop long‑term supply‑chain mitigation plans.

Required profile

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking with a customer‑facing mindset.
• Proven ability to analyze data, make informed decisions, and manage escalations.
• Excellent communication skills for internal and external stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in managing material risk, inventory liability, and supply‑chain continuity.

Required skills

• MRP execution and management
• VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) processes
• JIT (Just‑In‑Time) inventory techniques