Job Description

Material Program Specialist

Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with over 75 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories.

The Material Program Specialist coordinates materials for programs from development through shipment. This includes assisting with engineering releases, tracking procurement activities, supporting production scheduling, and ensuring quality test requirements are met. You'll play a key role in helping the team start on schedule and within budget, while learning the fundamentals of program execution. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in program coordination, supply chain operations, and cross-functional collaboration. Youll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and program management to ensure timely delivery of materials and support successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating material flow from engineering release to final shipment.
• Support communication between engineering, supply chain, and production teams
• Track purchase orders, delivery timelines, and supplier updates
• Help identify long-lead items and critical parts early in the project lifecycle
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and cross-functional meetings
• Maintain records of material movement and inventory status
• Support the development of Material Program Plans and Strategies
• Monitor basic performance metrics related to cost, schedule, and quality
• Assist in reviewing Statements of Work (SOWs) and supplier documentation
• Learn to interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawing trees, and technical documents.
• Coordinate process improvement activities supporting material and program strategies
• Analyze material budget forecasting monthly
• Assist in executing material strategies supporting make/buy decisions
• Collaborating with procurement and program team driving strategic supplier relationships
• Support material and supplier risk strategies through collaboration with quality, engineering, and production
• Uphold the companys core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the companys Code of Ethics and Conduct
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience and a Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; or an advanced degree without experience
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project
• Familiarity with MRP systems, procurement processes, and basic cost estimating
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exposure to ISO quality procedures and Lean/Six Sigma principles is a plus

Skills/Competencies

• Highly organized with strong time management skills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving and negotiation abilities.
• Self-starter with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and build consensus.
• Basic understanding of project scheduling and backlog planning.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. The candidate will be required to move across multiple buildings on the property. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

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