Material Planning Manager
Core
Lead a global team of Buyers and Material Planners to ensure material availability for production, aftermarket, and new product development across multiple manufacturing locations.
Role type
Senior IC Material Planning Manager
Builds
Material supply plans and purchase orders supporting global manufacturing operations
Domain
Mining & Construction / Manufacturing Supply Chain
Required skills
Global team leadership, Material planning, Supply and demand management, Purchase order execution, Supplier performance management, ERP/MRP systems, Analytical problem solving
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering, CIPS Level 4 qualification, Negotiation training
Technologies
ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a geographically dispersed team of Buyers and Material Planners, Oversee material planning and supply execution to support production schedules, Balance changing demand and supply requirements, Take ownership of end-to-end purchase order execution, Work with Procurement to resolve critical shortages and improve delivery reliability, Ensure material readiness for new product introductions, Drive standardisation in material planning processes and master data accuracy
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC