Material Program Manager
Core
End-to-end materials execution for autonomous vehicle and hardware programs in Japan, covering procurement, supplier coordination, storage, and shipping.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Materials & Supply Chain)
Builds
Autonomous vehicle hardware and development programs
Domain
Automotive / Autonomous Driving / Hardware Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Program management, materials procurement, supplier management, logistics coordination, cost analysis, stakeholder management, Japanese market knowledge
Preferred skills
Design-for-manufacturing expertise, Agile environment experience, negotiation skills
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Own materials programs enabling autonomous vehicle development; Drive execution across procurement, receiving, storage, and shipping; Manage CTB (Clear to Build) process with suppliers and manufacturers; Coordinate outbound shipping and local logistics compliance; Partner with Engineering on design-for-manufacturing decisions; Act as central coordination point across cross-functional teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
