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Material Program Specialist

Overview:

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 stay on schedule and within budget, while learning the fundamentals or program execution. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in program coordination, supply chain operations, and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll 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 company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s 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:

Some related experience and a Bachelor’s 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

Please review our benefits here: Life at OSI

The pay range above represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as your job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.

Base salary is one component of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

OSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “OSI”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.

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OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.

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