Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARYThe Materials Planning Manager is a centralized team role responsible for ensuring on-time supply of materials across multiple manufacturing facilities within the Thermal AMER Business Unit. This role focuses on reviewing material supply for critical materials in the 8-week to 24-month planning horizon, coordinating with factory Materials Management teams, Procurement, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery in support of on-time customer order fulfillment.
Additionally, this role collaborates with factory teams and Procurement to execute sourcing projects that secure external supply capacity to support long-term internal capacity growth plans aligned to SIOP. The Materials Planning Manager provides critical input on mid-term and long-term supply risks to the constrained supply plan and drives necessary actions to ensure material availability across the planning horizon. This position requires strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills, combined with the initiative to drive projects from idea through execution and completion.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Review and monitor material supply for critical materials across the 8-week to 24-month planning horizon, identifying risks and gaps that could impact on-time delivery of customer orders
- Coordinate with factory Materials Management teams, Procurement, and suppliers to resolve material supply issues and ensure timely delivery across multiple manufacturing facilities
- Translate SIOP outputs into actionable material supply plans, driving necessary actions to ensure supply of material in the mid-term to long-term planning horizon
- Provide input on mid-term and long-term supply risks that need to be accounted for in the constrained supply plan
- Collaborate with factory teams and Procurement to identify, initiate, and execute sourcing projects that secure external supply capacity aligned to long-term internal capacity growth plans
- Drive sourcing projects from idea through execution and completion, managing timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes
- Develop and maintain visibility to critical material supply status across the Thermal AMER BU, escalating risks and constraints as appropriate
- Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with factory Materials Management, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations teams
- Engage directly with suppliers as needed to address supply constraints, capacity concerns, and delivery performance
- Support the SIOP process by providing material supply intelligence, constraint analysis, and risk assessments
- Identify opportunities to improve material supply reliability, reduce lead times, and mitigate supply chain risk across the BU
- Monitor supplier capacity and performance to proactively identify risks to long-term growth plans
QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field
- 4-8 years of progressive experience in materials management, supply chain, procurement, or planning within a manufacturing environment
- Strong familiarity with the SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process and the ability to translate SIOP outputs into material supply actions
- Demonstrated project management skills with a track record of driving projects from concept through execution and completion
- Experience coordinating across multiple manufacturing sites and cross-functional teams
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries without direct authority
- Self-starter with the initiative to identify issues, develop solutions, and drive action independently
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess supply risks, evaluate capacity constraints, and develop mitigation plans
- Experience with ERP/MRP and SCM systems (Oracle, Cyberplan, Kinaxis, or equivalent)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present supply risks and recommendations to leadership
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS- The role is primarily based in an office environment but may requiring site visits and interaction with production teams.
- Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety protocols.
- The role involves extended periods of sitting in front of a computer.
- Occasional standing or walking may be required during meetings, presentations, or site visits.
- Work is primarily conducted in an office environment with controlled temperature and lighting.
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED- Occasional travel to different office locations, client sites, or conferences may be necessary.
