Material Planning Manager, Electronics

Key Responsibilities

• Own module-level demand planning, translating build plans into executable material requirements.
• Maintain and govern the master demand file, ensuring accuracy between planned and actual builds.
• Analyze manufacturing yield rates and consumption trends to refine demand signals.
• Develop and manage part allocation plans for constrained supply scenarios.
• Own part change cutovers to ensure clean transitions without production impact.
• Monitor inventory levels, turns, and consumption rates to prevent stockouts and excess inventory.
• Drive inventory optimization strategies aligned with production ramps and engineering changes.
• Own the Part Request Approval process, ensuring alignment with demand and inventory strategy.
• Own daily Clear-to-Build (CTB) reporting.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing to ensure material readiness on the production floor.
• Proactively identify and resolve material constraints impacting build schedules.
• Oversee materials management activities including: PO releases, ETA tracking, inventory accuracy and reconciliation.
• Support tactical purchasing to mitigate shortages and expedite critical components.
• Partner with Warehousing, Logistics, and Global Supply Management to resolve shipping, receiving, and inventory discrepancies.
• Support executive-level presentations with clear, data-driven insights.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the planning cycle.
• Propose and implement process improvements to improve planning accuracy, service levels, and scalability.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Experience: 5–7 years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations. Experience in high-volume manufacturing or complex hardware environments.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP or Oracle preferred). Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, demand modeling).
• Core Competencies: Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to identify trends in part consumption and manufacturing performance. Proven adaptability in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for Manufacturing and NPI teams.

Pay

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000 - $200,000 annually. The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.