Program Materials Manager-Alpha

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

As an end-to-end responsive space company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles allow us to service the entire lifecycle of government and commercial missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. We utilize carbon composite structures, patented propulsion technologies, and common components across our vehicles to iterate quickly, improve reliability, and deliver payloads at a lower cost. This position will sit at our our Rocket Ranch in Briggs, Texas.

SUMMARY

Become a vital force in Firefly's groundbreaking journey to Launch, Land, and Orbit! Our Supply Chain Team is seeking sharp, energetic individuals with an unwavering eye for detail. As a Materials Manager for the Alpha Program, you'll be a critical pillar of the Firefly Supply Chain Team. Step up, contribute meaningfully, and shape the future with us.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitoring stock levels, establishing reorder points, and conducting regular audits of material and consumption to ensure data accuracy.
• Coordinating with manufacturing teams to forecast material needs based on production schedules and fallout risk.
• Support program budget management, analyzing material cost variances and identifying cost-saving initiatives like waste reduction.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure material availability dates meet the current and future needs of the business.
• Identify and manage material order points based on purchasing lead time, Program BOM requirements, projected factory consumption, historical production fall-out rates, exception events, and master schedule updates.
• Drive internal communication through collaboration with Firefly stakeholders (Program Management, M&P, Quality, Engineering, Production, Inventory Control, and other functional areas).
• Manage material risks, including regular assessments and identification of issues and mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in on-time material availability, quality, and cost.
• Facilitate regular business reviews with key suppliers to discuss performance metrics, future opportunities, and challenges.
• Support (TCO) cost savings efforts for assigned commodity group.
• Drive schedule recovery and corrective action in support of program and production goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Strong affinity for networking and building lasting relationships with internal and external partners.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a similar role with a focus on supplier management.
• Deep knowledge and history of procurement, operations, and inventory control.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Knowledge of ERP software and tools.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices in raw metallics along with machining, forming, and finishing of metallic components.
• Ability to travel as required.
• MS Office (including Excel, Word & Outlook)

Desired

• Odoo ERP/MRP knowledge.
• ITAR experience.
• Aerospace Industry experience as an OEM, Supplier, Contractor, or Sub-contractor.
• Experience in an R&D focused environment, Prototyping and test environment a plus.
• AS9100 experience
• Aerospace Experience

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.