Program Representative (Supplied Material Expediting Team)

Program Representative (Supplied Material Expediting Team)There’s never been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for cutting-edge naval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront designing, building, and maintaining the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security.A Materials Expediter is a vital component within the supply chain and logistics sectors, tasked with ensuring the seamless flow of materials and components required for production and operational processes. This role is critical in industries where timely procurement and distribution directly impact the efficiency, schedule adherence and profitability of the business. In this newly formed role, you will work to ensure timely delivery of purchased material by coordinating with suppliers, tracking purchase orders, resolving delays, and liaising between procurement, production, engineering, program office and various organizations to remove roadblocks in the supply base.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with suppliers, purchasing, material availability teams and other internal teams to resolve any issues related to material shortages or delaysWork closely with suppliers to manage lead times, quality issues and delivery performanceAct as a liaison between suppliers, purchasing, warehouse staff, and production teams to coordinate deliveries and material movement.Collaborate with production, engineering and logistics teams to align material deliveries with project schedules and specificationsContact vendors, verify supplies and communicate with suppliers to determine expected delivery dates and inform Project Managers of potential delays.Follow-up with suppliers to determine schedule restoration plans and corrective actions to ensure delivery performance, and/or monitor activities during the product manufacturing/shipmentIdentify and resolve issues related to material shortages, delays, damaged goods, or incorrect orders at the suppliersTravel to suppliers on a regular basisThis position is currently based out of our facility in East Greenwich RI. It will be transitioning to our new facility in Waterford CT when it is ready.Skills: What sets you apartSuperior attention to detail skillsCreative thinking with the ability to multi-taskProblem-solving abilities and the capacity to work under pressure to mitigate disruptions.Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for coordinating with various stakeholders.Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teamsStrong project management and prioritizing skills.Familiarity with supply chain principles and inventory managementWilling and able to interact effectively with all levels of management.Ability to function independently and work in a multi-discipline team environment.Willingness to assist with issues using independent judgment, ingenuity, creativity and sound decision-makingAbility to analyze / interpret technical data and provide solutions to effectively schedule material in support of programsMicrosoft Office products, specifically Excel: VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros and graph/chartsMinimum Requirements:High School Diploma or G.E. equivalency3+ years of experience in material management, supply chain logistics, engineering preferably in a manufacturing environmentFrequent monthly travel to various suppliers will be requiredProficient in using all Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel: VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros and graph/chartsApplicant must possess or be able to secure secret or higher DOD clearancePreferred Requirements:Bachelor's Degree or Bachelor's degree or higher in related areas such as Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Business AdministrationPurchasing and vendor management experience highly desirableExperience traveling to and supporting multiple suppliersExperience with LEAN manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologiesStrong outfitting or machining experience and knowledge of deck and module constructionExperience and knowledge of Virginia and/or Columbia constructionARTEMIS, Construction / Design, MRPII or TEAMCENTER experience