Chaos Industries
Material Program Manager
$110K–$140K
El Segundo, California, United States +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Location
- El Segundo, California, United States
Los Angeles, California, United States - Experience
- 5+ years with a bachelor’s degree, or 3+ years with an advanced degree; equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree, or advanced degree; equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.
About the job
Owns material planning and sourcing for product-development programs, coordinating suppliers and internal teams to ensure materials meet program cost, schedule, and quality needs.
What you'll do
- Develop material program and supplier plans, translate requirements into sourcing plans, and communicate risks and recovery plans.
- Manage sourcing and purchase-order execution, including supplier response evaluation and onboarding support.
- Coordinate with procurement, planning, production control, and engineering to resolve material risks and ensure clear handoffs.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years; equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.
- Background in supply chain, production control, material planning, procurement, or a closely related discipline.
- Working proficiency with an ERP or MRP system and understanding of supply-and-demand planning, requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier management.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain any required security clearance; S. citizenship may be required depending on program or clearance requirements.
Nice to have
- MBA or master’s degree in finance, supply chain management, or a related field.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, regulated manufacturing, or fast-moving product development.
Pay
$110,000 - $140,000 USD base salary
Tools
ERP, MRP, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
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