Material Planning Manager
Core
Lead material planning to ensure uninterrupted production and on-time customer delivery by aligning demand, optimizing inventory, and managing material availability.
Role type
Senior Material Planning Manager
Builds
Production schedules and material supply chains for aviation and defense programs
Domain
Defense & Aerospace Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
MRP/ERP systems expertise, supply chain management, inventory optimization, S&OP/IBP process management, people leadership, root cause analysis, financial planning
Preferred skills
Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, Master's degree, CPIM/CSCP/PMP certification
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics
Responsibilities
Develop and execute material plans to support production schedules; Monitor and optimize inventory levels to balance service levels and cash flow; Identify and mitigate material constraints and risks; Partner with Procurement and Manufacturing to manage lead times and capacity; Prepare and present material planning metrics and mitigation plans to leadership; Support ERP/MRP system enhancements and data accuracy initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management
