Trade Program Manager The Trade Program Manager is primarily responsible for managing domestic trade-related projects, including support for Trade international projects. This includes supplier and customer communications, and successfully maintaining control of internal & external program activities from launch to EOLOversee Traded Product APQP activities, including part number & BOM development, program timelines, program updates, PPAP support, IMDS development, and customer & supplier communications. Work with business development, purchasing, and external program management to maintain up-to-date part costs/margins. This includes APR activities. Manage EOL (End of Life) activities. Assist purchasing with customer conflict mineral and other customer product-related surveys. Assist internal suppliers and international Program Management with APQP activities, i.e., PPAP.Assist Suppliers with IMDS and other environmental documents as needed. Travel to Suppliers and Customers when required, including potential international destinations. Work as a liaison between Traded Product Suppliers and Customers. Assist with Quality System development and its maintenance for Traded Products. Perform other duties as required. Four (4) year BS degree or equivalent work experience. Two (2) years of Quality & Program Management experience with some Supplier Quality experience preferred. Program management software or timeline development is preferred. Strong Mathematical skills, including the use of basic statistics. Efficient in the use of PC-based software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and project planning. Knowledge of quality assurance standards as outlined in ISO 9001/IATF (TS) 16949 and other designated quality systems is a plus. Proficient in the use of Flow Charts, FMEA, Control Plans, and other AIAG Quality Tools. Good blueprint reading skills. Knowledge and use of AIAG APQP tools. Must have excellent written and communication skills. Must be a mentor and trainer.
