Manager – Production Planning & Control, Material Planning & Buying

About the role

Lead all aspects of production planning, production control, material planning, and direct material purchasing activities to ensure efficient operations and on-time delivery performance. This role is responsible for guiding a team of planners and buyers, optimizing inventory and production flow, and supporting operational excellence initiatives that drive employee engagement, safety, productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will thrive in a complex, multi-product manufacturing environment and possess strong leadership, analytical, and SAP expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and direct a team of production planners and buyers.
• Develop and implement planning strategies that balance customer demand, material availability, and production capacity.
• Ensure timely responses to demand fluctuations while optimizing inventory levels and material availability.
• Guide the effective release, scheduling, and sequencing of production orders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning, production control, and purchasing processes.
• Establish and maintain standardized work procedures.
• Monitor delivery reliability and schedule attainment metrics.