Materials Program Manager

Job Summary

This role is the strategic anchor for material procurement and supply chain execution with Cognex-approved Contract Manufacturers. You'll lead the charge in aligning forecasts, managing supplier performance, and driving operational excellence across the board.

Key Responsibilities

• Issue monthly CM forecasts, including EOL and NINA products, and ensure timely execution;
• Manage material scheduling and requirements with Contract Manufacturers;
• Drive execution of all material expedites with CM partners;
• Maintain supplier commit accuracy within SAP;
• Provide customer-aligned supply schedules and consistently meet delivery commitments;
• Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews to assess Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance;
• Report quarterly on excess and obsolete inventory at CM sites;
• Conduct weekly analysis of Cognex ship dates versus customer request dates;
• Own and optimize key performance indicators, including Invoice Issue Log, Receiving Issues Log, MRB (Material Review Board), ECO/PCO tracking, AP/AR reconciliation, Inventory sales metrics.

Skills and Expertise

• Sharp analytical mindset, strong supplier management skills, proactive problem solving;
• Collaborative, fast paced environment skill set;
• Vendor negotiation and commitment management;
• Strong data analysis capabilities;
• Proven ability to manage suppliers to meet evolving requirements;
• Agile in adjusting schedules to meet shifting priorities;
• SAP experience;
• Ability to interpret ECOs, BOMs, and process flows;
• Proficiency in MS Access, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a similar procurement or supply chain role;
• Demonstrated success in data analysis and supplier performance management.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Additional Job Description WE MAKE COMPUTERS THAT CAN SEE Cognex is the largest, most successful and most recognized global player in industrial machine vision. Using advanced optics, image sensors, and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and ID systems capture an image, then analyze it to make sense of what's being seen. Companies use Cognex vision and ID in their manufacturing processes to improve product quality, guide assembly robots, and track items through each stage of production and distribution. Cognex is focused entirely on solving the toughest problems in industrial machine vision and ID, and we have sold more solutions in these areas than any other company in the world. More than a billion products are made each day using Cognex vision. The only thing smarter than our vision and ID systems are the people that stand behind them. One of them could be you!