Materials Program Specialist

Located in Northern California and multiple locations across the globe, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Avionyx S.A. is a software engineering services company based in Heredia, Costa Rica, fully owned by Joby Aviation. As an AS-9100D company and in business since 1989, Avionyx provides expert, high-quality, full-lifecycle avionics software and hardware engineering services for eVTOL/UAM, rotorcraft and fixed wing aircraft, complying with the most rigorous software engineering standards in the world.

In this role you’ll own the creation and oversight of left-to-right clear to build schedules to support builds. As an MPM, you will oversee manufacturing operations (production, quality, material planning) cost, schedule and deliverables during New Product Introduction (NPI), Ramp and Sustaining Phases as well as organize and oversee manufacturing (in house or Contract Manufacturer) transition from validation to ramp and production states.

• Create and deploy supply requirements to the supply base via MRP which achieves production, inventory and cost objectives. Ensure demand from all sources (production, aftermarket, engineering, etc.) is supported appropriately.
• Manage safety stock levels and optimize logistical efficiency by managing EOQs.
• Manage planning system parameters and master data to optimally reflect supply chain capabilities and plan supply. Deliver clear-to-build status, material coverage, run-out reports and other analyses as needed to plan production and business targets. Provide data-driven decision support to the broader organization through what-if and scenario planning (as examples).
• Work with external suppliers to establish the appropriate delivery schedules for individual components, specifying quantity and frequency targeting on-time delivery; coordinate with Supply Chain team and Logistics as needed.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering to support material changes resulting from Change action (CAs), plan for new material and minimize obsolescence of old material.
• Apply analytics and supply chain expertise to manage system parameters and meet target inventory and service level goals while minimizing costs and obsolescence.
• Build and maintain operational partnerships with assigned suppliers. Act as the primary interface with suppliers on delivery status, issues and resolution
• Escalate to commercial or technical partners when required (procurement, accounts payable, quality, engineering, etc.).
• Support onboarding and training of new suppliers to ensure operational excellence and compliance with Joby’s supply chain processes and policies.
• Coordinate supplier ramp up and down for new product launches, ensuring suppliers deliver shipments needed to support production targets.
• Manage engineering changes to minimize obsolete inventory and ensure continuous supply

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply chain, Operations Management, or other related field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years related experience in materials management, production planning, material scheduling, or purchasing in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in MS Excel, including ability to maintain and enhance Excel-based material shortage reports
• Strong analytical capabilities

• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, SAP enterprise system inventory management system such as SAP to Microsoft

 

Stay fresh with our Flexible Schedule
Get a mid-year bonus!
Stay at home with our Telecommuting Options
Lunch is on us when you are at the office.
Step up your English with paid classes!
Get Training/Tuition subsidies for online learning.
Stay connected with our Internet Subsidy
The Gym Subsidy should keep you fit and relaxed!
Go places with our Travel Opportunities across the US!!
Stay healthy with our Medical Health Plan
Spend more time with your loved ones with our Additional Personal Time Off (increased by seniority)