Team Lead Materials Management

Position Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries and order status needs (ship dates, order changes, availability, loads, on-hand, item # changes) in coordination with the Planning/Scheduling/Customer Interface Manager.
• Identify long-term obstacles to production and supply (lead time shifts, supplier constraints, distressed/aging inventory, quality holds, change controls, capacity bottlenecks) and lead cross-functional mitigation plans with clear owners, actions, and timelines.
• Cook up and execute S&OP/IBP inputs including new product introductions, long-term capacity planning, inventory strategy/targets, and budget planning; use scenario planning to support decisions.
• Review inventory alerts/exceptions (low/high stock, excess/slow-moving, constrained items) through S&OE and IBP; drive corrective actions to stabilize supply and improve inventory health.
• Lead the process order cycle with the planning team and manufacturing; determine and maintain process-specific planning parameters, run/analyze scenarios as needed, and monitor/manage resource utilization (shifts, headcount, overtime).
• Lead ordering for all direct materials and intercompany needs; ensure timely receipt and readiness for use through strong supplier/internal coordination, prioritization, and issue escalation.
• Aid in ensuring timely release of production lots through coordination with Quality, Operations, and Process Teams (e.g., driving timely closure of investigations and change controls that impact supply).
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement using KPIs, standard work, and system/process enhancements; reduce expediting and prevent repeat issues through root-cause problem solving.
• Develop team members for growth; set clear expectations, coach problem-solving and communication, and build an ownership culture where planners/buyers partner effectively with peers.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

• Exceptional communication (written and verbal) in English; can tailor messages to shop-floor partners, peers, and customers/network stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and influence: Demonstrated ability to lead through peers/cross-functional teams and facilitate decisions; resolves conflict constructively and drives alignment.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (required): comfortable building/maintaining analytical tools and dashboards (e.g., pivots, lookups, structured formulas;) to manage exceptions and support planning decisions.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills (trend analysis, scenario planning, root cause/corrective action).
• Knowledge of product flow through Manufacturing and the impacts of quality/release processes on supply.
• Knowledge of manufacturing capabilities/constraints and how to translate them into realistic plans.
• Working knowledge of SAP, MPS, MRP, and inventory management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complexity across a broad product portfolio.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and negotiation skills.

About Zoetis

Zoetis, Inc. is the world’s leading animal health company driven by one purpose: to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. Zoetis is committed to supporting its employees’ careers, connection and support, offering competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.