Materials Manager
Core
Lead end-to-end materials planning, MRP execution, and SIOP processes to ensure material availability and optimize inventory in a complex global supply chain.
Role type
Senior Materials Manager (Supply Chain Planning)
Builds
Material availability, inventory strategies, and supply continuity for finished goods, subassemblies, and components.
Domain
Manufacturing (semiconductor equipment, precision instruments, medical devices, analytical technology)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
materials management, production planning, supply chain operations, ERP/MRP systems, inventory management, shortage management, SIOP process leadership, capacity planning, demand planning, working capital optimization, team leadership
Preferred skills
SAP experience, SIOP/S&OP exposure, APICS certification, Lean Six Sigma, complex manufacturing environment experience
Technologies
ERP, MRP, SAP
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end materials planning and MRP execution; Optimize planning parameters and master data; Manage shortage recovery and supply risk escalation; Coordinate intercompany planning across global sites; Lead monthly SIOP process and executive reporting; Oversee demand planning and forecast integration; Lead capacity planning and RCCP analysis; Define inventory policies and working capital initiatives; Lead and develop the planning organization
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities