Senior Manager, Material Planning

This Senior Manager, Material Planning leads inventory and materials management to ensure uninterrupted production, from daily coverage reviews to resolving shortages and shipment delays. This role drives efficiency by optimizing inventory levels, improving supplier responsiveness and reducing transportation costs, while supporting product launches and new product introductions. Through cross-functional collaboration, mentoring and continuous improvement initiatives, the role enhances supply chain performance, strengthens operational sustainability, and upholds safety, quality, and environmental standards. Position Senior Manager, Material Planning Location USA, Decatur, AL How You'll Create Possibilities • Lead daily inventory coverage reviews to ensure sustainable operations. • Identify potential production gaps and develop creative solutions to keep things running smoothly. • Analyze and approve expedited shipments, ensuring timely part availability. • Train and mentor plant/materials personnel on best practices in materials management. • Oversee work transfers and new product introductions, leading efforts to balance inventory. • Spearhead projects that reduce inventory in progress (RIP) and meet Hoshin objectives. • Evaluate the supply chain to resolve component shortages and shipment delays. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve inventory accuracy and reduce costs. • Drive continuous improvements in material availability, supplier response times and transportation planning. • Manage transportation and logistics costs while improving productivity. • Support product launches by tracking new components for model introductions and block changes. • Work closely with the quality team to ensure proper inventory coverage and manage rejected parts. • Lead safety, quality, cost and delivery improvements while promoting site environmental compliance. What You'll Bring to Our Team • Bachelor’s degree • 5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in materials or supply chain management • Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams to success • Expertise in lean tools and processes, with hands-on lean experience • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly • Experience in organizational change management and promoting a collaborative, problem-solving culture • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities • Green Belt Six Sigma Certification • Experience with Oracle systems • Outstanding negotiation skills • A bold, innovative mindset with the courage to challenge the status quo • A results-driven approach with a passion for energizing and inspiring teams to exceed their potential