Senior Manager, Material Planning
Core
Lead a material planning team to ensure timely Clear to Build (CTB) decisions, close material gaps, and mitigate supply risk for new product introductions (NPI) in a dynamic, quick-turn environment.
Role type
Senior Manager, Material Planning
Builds
Material plans and supply readiness for engineering builds and new product launches
Domain
Semiconductor/Hardware supply chain and new product introduction (NPI)
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Material planning, supply planning, CTB management, MRP, inventory control, shortage management, BOM structures, engineering change processes, AI/automation leadership, SAP/ERP proficiency
Preferred skills
Scaling planning organizations for complex products, process redesign, data-driven operating mechanisms, AI-enabled planning solutions
Technologies
SAP, MRP, Excel, business-intelligence tools
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the material planning team; design scalable team structures and processes; partner with Engineering Build Managers to ensure material readiness; maintain accurate demand and build quantities in SAP; resolve shortages with commodity managers and contract manufacturers; lead shortage reviews and scenario planning; translate engineering changes into executable plans; develop and scale an AI roadmap for planning automation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities