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Job Location: Fargo - North Dakota - United States
Category: Manufacturing
Job Type: Full Time
Working Mode: Fully On-Site
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Job PurposeThe Materials Planning Manager leads the flow of inbound parts and materials needed to support manufacturing operations at the Fargo, ND plant. This role is responsible for maintaining material availability, managing inventory to forecast targets, and identifying opportunities to reduce inventory and improve material flow. The position partners closely with Operations, Transportation, Plant Logistics, Purchasing, and external suppliers to meet production and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and develop Material Planners and related support functions responsible for approximately $550 million in annual inbound material flow.
- Maintain strong supplier relationships and hold vendors accountable for contracted service and delivery expectations.
- Develop inventory forecasts and budgets while driving inventory-reduction initiatives.
- Partner with Transportation and Purchasing to ensure plant material requirements are met.
- Establish and monitor KPIs and KAIs related to material planning, including past-due orders, over-shipments, and partial shipments.
- Lead root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions when material-flow issues arise.
- Review and manage expedited freight, using lean tools to reduce cost and prevent recurring issues.
- Lead CBS+, continuous-improvement, and major Kaizen projects related to logistics and raw-material flow.
- Manage improvement projects from selection and business justification through planning, training, execution, and reporting.
- Standardize material and information-flow processes and convert operational data into actionable insights.
- Drive process-flow optimization through collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and plant Kaizen resources.
Experience Required- Bachelor's degree with 10 or more years of professional experience in lean manufacturing and/or supply chain project management, including at least one year of supervisory experience.
- Associate degree with 13 or more years of relevant professional experience, including at least four years of supervisory experience.
- High school diploma or GED with 15 or more years of relevant professional experience, including at least six years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience with cost-benefit analysis and cost-control practices.
- Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning, or MRP, systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong project-management capabilities with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.
Pay TransparencyThe annual salary for this role is $106,725 -$163,645 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.
What We OfferWe offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.
At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Savings & Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility & Family building support
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
