Bryant Cox
Fountain Inn,South Carolina
Summary
Results-driven Material Program Manager with expertise in production control and risk analysis. Spearheaded initiatives that achieved 100% reduction in wiring harness shortages, enhancing supply chain reliability and driving alignment with corporate goals for improved cost and delivery performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Program Manager
Lockheed Martin
Greenville, SC
12.2024 - Current
- Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive material‑program strategies that align with overall program objectives and drive cost, schedule, and delivery performance.
- Drove cross-functional collaboration for cost-reduction initiatives, schedule optimizations, and delivery reliability improvements, resulting in 100% reduction in wiring harness shortages.
- Engaged Global Supply Chain (GSC) partners to assess program risks and opportunities, implementing timely mitigation actions and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Acted as primary liaison for internal stakeholders—Program Management, Engineering, Finance, EDSC, Planning, and Business Management—to synchronize supply-chain execution with program goals.
Production Control Lead
Lockheed Martin
Greenville, SC
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with enterprise supply chain and program teams to identify and address potential risks.
- Monitored key metrics to inform decision-making and foster continuous improvement.
- Resolved issues by working effectively with suppliers and vendors.
- Read production schedules and inventory reports to determine materials required.
- Oversaw implementation of strategic plans and verified alignment with corporate objectives.
- Supported execution of strategic directions and annual priorities to align operations with corporate goals.
- Analyzed operational procedures and complex business needs and problems to determine program requirements.
Production Control Analyst
Lockheed Martin
Greenville, SC
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Led SWBS area setup for lead aircraft, ensuring seamless transition from build to flight line
- Coordinated component requirements with SCM and production to align resources with project needs
- Provided daily training and support to production and sustainment team members
- Reviewed Co-Pro requirements against current IOP, identifying risks to critical load
Tool Parts Attendant
Lockheed Martin
Greenville, SC
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Coordinated with engineering and production leadership to facilitate timely ordering of special tooling
- Established project tooling locations in SWBS area to streamline access and organization
- Identified and reported potential project challenges to mitigate risks
- Inventoried and allocated test equipment to appropriate work areas
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD05-2021
Skills
- Customer service
- Project management
- Results-driven
- Team leadership
- Supply chain management
- Problem resolution
- Risk analysis
- Effective communication
Certification
SAP Super User
Clearance
Active Secret Clearance
Timeline
Material Program Manager
Lockheed Martin
12.2024 - Current
Production Control Lead
Lockheed Martin
01.2023 - Current
Production Control Analyst
Lockheed Martin
05.2021 - 01.2023
Tool Parts Attendant
Lockheed Martin
09.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus