The Mgr I Materials Planning role is a strategic supply chain leadership position responsible for overseeing materials planning, capacity planning, MRP execution, inventory optimization, and customer service support within the plant. The successful candidate will lead the planning organization, develop long-term planning strategies, and improve alignment between demand, inventory, manufacturing capacity, and customer requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Materials Planning team and provide guidance to Planning Supervisors. 
• Drive MRP execution, inventory optimization, and capacity planning initiatives.
• Develop planning strategies that align customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and inventory requirements.
• Partner closely with Operations, Purchasing, Customer Service, and other cross-functional stakeholders. ]
• Monitor planning performance through KPIs and Plant Scorecard metrics.
• Support the development of long-term planning visibility and decision-making

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required. 
• 5+ years of experience in Materials Planning, Supply Chain, or related leadership roles. 
• Advanced SAP/ERP knowledge and strong MRP expertise.
• Experience with capacity planning, inventory management, and manufacturing operations. 
• Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills. 
• Advanced English proficiency.

Preferred

• APICS and/or CPIM certification. 
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Power BI, and advanced analytics experience