Materials Program Manager

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UCT is looking for a talented Materials Program Manager I to join us in Austin, TX
! The Materials Program Manager leads material planning and supply chain strategies to ensure timely availability of components for critical programs, serving our end customer ASML
. This role drives material flow, mitigates supply risks, and aligns material strategies with business objectives. Acting as a key liaison between internal teams and external partners, the position ensures visibility of material issues, supports production schedules, and enables efficient execution of program deliverables.

• Oversee material requirements and supply chain activities for assigned programs, ensuring alignment with business strategies and objectives.
• Partner with Contract Manufacturers (CMs), OEMs, suppliers, engineering, planning, and procurement teams to proactively identify risks, resolve shortages, and optimize material flow throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for material supply challenges.
• Serve as escalation point for material issues and lead resolution efforts to support production schedules.
• Coordinate demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure and optimize supply planning.
• Support new project material strategies, including identification of critical parts, long-lead items, and inspection requirements.
• Design inventory programs (e.g., VMI, JIT) and recommend risk buys or consignment to reduce lead times and improve cash flow.
• Analyze BOM for risk, assess burst demand requests, and develop plans to meet customer requirements.
• Manage inventory allocation strategies, supply recovery plans, and constrained material scenarios while balancing customer priorities, production schedules, and business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams to address supplier performance issues and provide input on supplier selection and assessment.
• Utilize advanced analytics, SAP S/4
  
  HANA, MRP systems, and business intelligence tools to drive material planning, inventory optimization, and supply chain performance improvements.
• Support engineering changes, commercialization plans, and material change control processes.
• Act as a key link between customers and the materials supply chain to ensure program success.

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Lead material readiness and Clear-to-Build (CTB) processes across new product introductions, sustaining production, and customer-specific programs to ensure on-time build execution and supply continuity.
• Proven experience managing complex global supply chains within semiconductor, OEM, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing environments, with a strong focus on supply continuity, material availability, and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated expertise in supply-demand planning, inventory allocation, shortage mitigation, and production readiness assessments to support changing customer demand and manufacturing requirements across global operations.
• Develop and present executive-level reports, KPIs, supply risk assessments, and material readiness updates to customers and senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• Strong problem-solving and influencing capabilities, leveraging data-driven insights and collaborative stakeholder engagement to drive timely business decisions and issue resolution.
• Advanced analytical and forecasting capabilities with expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex modeling, scenario analysis, trend forecasting, and data-driven decision support.
• Ability to interpret complex BOMs and develop inventory programs to optimize material…