Material Program Manager

About Epirus

Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.  

Job Summary:

As a Material Program Manager at Epirus, you will play a crucial role in supporting the production flow and key developmental goals of our innovative HPM systems. Working closely with the Procurement, engineering and manufacturing departments, you will help execute effective, creative, and smart supply chain strategies to achieve our ambitious production goals.  

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in managing and developing inventory level targets, aligning demand-supply signals and allocations. 
• Create, manage, and execute material program strategy and the material program plan. 
• Developing and leading supply chain proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates. 
• Lead material requirements plan strategy for programs. 
• Work with Category Management and Procurement teams to develop, execute, and track negotiation strategies and performance to budget baseline for programs. 
• Track and drive completion on all material issues with engineering, quality, manufacturing, procurement, inventory, finance and programs. 
• Make recommendations on safety stock strategy and risk reduction of supply with supply chain. 
• Proactively provide status and updates to Epirus management, supply chain and engineering teams on all critical supply issues.   
• Manage and execute MRP planning messages in a timely manner.  
• Leverage ERP outputs and Excel databases to identify hardware shortages for upcoming builds and land lead the charge to mitigate these risks. 
• Maintain product master data, product lifecycle, and develop expertise in in-house systems and reports.   
• Ensure successful execution of Procurement suppliers and provide status to Program Management team on status or variance. 
• Manage relevant purchase order master data to ensure timely delivery and provide production with dependable delivery signals. 
• Analyze supply chain data and report out metrics. 
• Establish high-accuracy means of communication for both estimated hardware needs and completion dates. 
• Maintain accuracy and audit bill of materials in MRP systems in preparation for production. 
• Work with production teams to set, track, and execute daily and weekly goals that take into account personnel and equipment constraints but support overall rate targets. 
• Execute purchase orders to support COTS and harnessing for production. Negotiate prices, execute PO’s and track items through delivery.   
• Lead efforts for DD1149 and DD250 ensuring efforts are driven to completion on all supporting teams.  

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in material or production planning, purchasing, contract negotiation, or related areas with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent years of work experience in lieu of a degree). 

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Aerospace, Defense, Automotive or Consumer Electronics industry experience. 
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on speed and accuracy.   
• Familiarity with ERP and MRP systems.   
• Experience in multitier Bill of Materials and job management. 
• Proficiency in SQL, PowerBI, MS Excel, and Project.   
• Experience navigating multitier Bill of Materials and work orders. 
• APICS certification and Lean Six Sigma certification are advantageous.   
• Excellent communication skills and detail-oriented mindset.   
• Proven success working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, completing cost models, and negotiating. 
• Technical knowledge in a commodity – for example, cables and harnessing, electronic parts, machining, sheet metal fabrication, tube bending and assembly, weldment assembly, soft goods, etc.  

Additional Skills and Experience:

• Ability to travel up to 10%, including potential international travel.   
• Flexibility to adapt to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment. 

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:  

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.   

At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.