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For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation’s impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation. Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation – often to questions that haven’t been asked yet.

Join the growing team at our world-class passenger railcar manufacturing facility in Lexington, NC! Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles. See links below to learn more about Siemens Mobility:

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Position Overview

The Materials Program Manager (MPM) is a critical role responsible for driving material availability for production by proactively identifying and mitigating potential issues. This role requires cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders including Engineering (EN), Quality Management (QM), Order Management (OM), Production Control (PC), Logistics, Scheduling, and Project Management (PM). The MPM's success lies in their ability to coordinate, escalate, and resolve material-related challenges to support seamless production operations.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Perform Look Ahead/Gap Analysis to identify critical material shortages by reviewing demand dates, supplier commitments, and production status. Attend Engineering/Procurement meetings to evaluate schedule impacts and escalate late material release issues to management. Ensure purchase orders are issued on time by working closely with Planner/Buyers and Production Control. Communicate with suppliers to address critical shortages impacting production. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and generate performance reports, charts, and presentations. Foster strong partnerships with all stakeholders, emphasizing continuous improvement and constructive feedback.

To thrive in this role, you have:

Worked on a Supply Chain or procurement role over the past 5 years on an engineer-to-order manufacturing environment Highly proficient MS Excel skills. MRP systems knowledge, SAP Preferred. Excellent written & oral communication and interpersonal skills. Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline – supply chain, business, manufacturing or industrial engineering degree Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability to perform gap analyses. Tenacious and assertive driver who escalates on a timely manner Keen attention to detail and accuracy Results-orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlinesSiemens experience preferred

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

11 paid holidays, 18 days of PTO 401K - 6% company match Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1! Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects. Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment. Competitive total rewards package. Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees.  Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html.  The base salary range for this position in NC is $89,300 - $105,000. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

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