Materials Program Manager

Also.

Also.

Operations
Palo Alto, CA, USA
USD 90k-140k / year
Posted on Dec 16, 2025

Location

Palo Alto

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

EngineeringTechnical Program Management

About ALSO.

We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.

What You Will Do:

  • As an Engineering Program Specialist (EPS), your goals are to drive material Clear-to-Build, without impacting the project schedule

  • Track point-to-point delivery of engineering bill of materials (BOM)

  • Setup inventory system at Also to support engineering builds and prototype development

  • Setup and drive in-house prototype development builds including material receipt, kitting, staging builds

  • Identify and drive resolution of supply issues, including customs delays, logistics constraints, and material shortages

  • Drive material readiness to support program milestones and builds

  • Communicate logistics status and risks across cross-functional and global teams

What You Will Bring

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain management in an electromechanical manufacturing environment with focus on material procurement and logistics

  • Experience managing contract manufacturers in Asia

  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (technical and non technical)

  • Willingness to travel as required by project needs

  • (nice to have) Mandarin language skills

The salary for this position ranges from $90,000 - $140,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Why ALSO.

We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed.

We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.

Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.

Perks and Benefits

  • Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.

  • One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.

  • Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.

  • Flexible time off.

  • 401(k) match.