Program Representative (Supplied Material Expediting Team)

Program Representative (Supplied Material Expediting Team)

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-23492
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 4
Category: Program Management
EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

Program Representative: Supplied Material Expediting Team

General Dynamics Electric Boat continues to expand its support of critical programs, and internal talent plays a key role in meeting those commitments. The Supplied Material Expediting Team is seeking motivated employees who want to strengthen their impact on schedule performance, supplier execution, and crossfunctional coordination.

This role is ideal for individuals who understand EBs Supply Chain and Production environment and are looking to broaden their visibility across Purchasing, Engineering, Planning, Production, and Program teams. As a Materials Expediter, you will help ensure material availability and supplier performance by identifying issues early, coordinating resolutions, and driving actions that support program objectives.

In this newly created position, you will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of purchased materials by working directly with suppliers and purchasing to track order status, resolve delays, and partnering closely with key internal stakeholders to eliminate roadblocks in the supply base. Your work will have a direct and meaningful impact on our ability to meet schedule commitments and maintain production flow.

Potential Career Growth Benefits

• Expanded visibility across multiple directorates, giving you a broader understanding of EBs endtoend manufacturing and supply chain operations
• Increased interaction with senior program leadership and decisionmakers
• Opportunities to develop suppliermanagement skills and gain experience in issue resolution, risk mitigation, and schedule recovery
• A strong foundation for future roles in Purchasing, Materials Management, Program/Project Management, Planning, Engineering support, or Operations leadership
• Experience operating in fastpaced, highimpact environments that enhance critical thinking, communication, and coordination skills
• Opportunities to represent EB at supplier sites and build leadership presence externally

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with Purchasing, Material Availability, Program Office, and other internal teams to resolve material shortages, delivery risks, and schedule impacts
• Work directly with suppliers to monitor lead times, address quality or delivery issues, and ensure alignment with EB requirements
• Serve as the primary coordination point between suppliers and internal organizations for delivery schedules, material movement, and issue resolution
• Align supplier deliveries with project requirements by collaborating with Production, Engineering, Planning, and Logistics
• Communicate risks, and constraints to Project Managers and internal stakeholders
• Follow up routinely with suppliers to confirm manufacturing status, recovery plans, and corrective actions when performance issues arise
• Identify and resolve problems such as delays, nonconforming product, shipment discrepancies, or material availability concerns
• Conduct regular supplier visits to assess progress, resolve issues, and support schedule recovery

***This position is currently based out of our East Greenwich, RI and Kings Highway (Groton, CT) facilities. It will be transitioning to our new facility in Waterford, CT when it is ready.

Responsibilities

Skills: What sets you apart

• Superior attention to detail skills
• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Problem-solving abilitiesand the capacity to work under pressure to mitigate disruptions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to shifting program needs
• Strong organizational and communication skillsare essential for coordinating with various stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Strong project management andprioritizing skills.
• Familiarity with supply chain principlesand inventory management
• Willing and able to interact effectively with all levels of management.
• Ability to function independently and work in a multi-discipline team environment.
• Willingness to assist with issues using independent judgment, ingenuity, creativity and sound Decision-making
• Ability to analyze / interpret technical data and provide solutions to effectively schedule material in support of programs
• Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel: VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros and graph/charts

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of Electric Boat experience
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, material availability, planning, manufacturing, program office or production support
• Frequent monthly travel to various suppliers will be required
• Proficient in using all Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel: VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros and graph/charts
• Applicant must possess or be able to secure secret or higher DOD clearance

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in related areas such as Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Business Administration
• 3+ years of Electric Boat experience
• 3+ years experience in supply chain, purchasing, material availability, planning, manufacturing, program office or production support
• Familiarity with EB procurement processes, material movement workflows, and scheduledriven environments
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, assess risks, and take initiative to resolve issues
• Experience working with enterprise systems such as MRP/ERP tools, project dashboards, or suppliertracking systems
• Comfort with travel to supplier locations
• Prior exposure to problemsolving or rootcause analysis (e.g., issue logs, corrective action processes)

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