Job Title: Materials Planning Manager

Job Code: 16192

Job Location: Philadelphia, PA

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Materials Planning Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight to the Materials Planning team for one large site or multiple smaller sites, ensuring the seamless execution of end-to-end material planning processes within the Supply Chain. The primary goal is to optimize the availability of raw materials and finished goods across all contract and non-contract materials at a single site. The Materials Planning Manager collaborates closely with the Production Planning & Control, Inventory, Procurement, and other cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency, maintain optimal inventory levels, minimize costs, and ensure timely delivery of products to customers. This role will be critical for all supply planning activities at the sites and will be a major contributor/owner of MRP execution and success.

Essential Functions:

• Provide strategic direction for material planning processes, ensuring alignment with overall Supply Chain goals.
• Oversee the implementation of planning strategies and effective management of purchasing requisitions.
• Manage and lead the Materials Planning team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team, as well as with cross functional teams.
• Ensure the maintenance of key planning parameters within the MRP system for data integrity.
• Oversee the utilization of the MRP system, ensuring accurate and reliable output.
• Supervise the analysis and processing of purchase requisitions and the fulfillment of work orders across multiple projects.
• Monitor and execute project production schedules to meet the Master Production Schedule and contract delivery dates.
• Collaborate with Procurement leadership to ensure seamless communication and coordination between teams to resolve due date and shortage issues.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to define project timelines, supply chain objectives, and execution strategies.
• Oversee the proactive management of exceptions, such as material delays or changes, and facilitate communication to resolve issues.
• Act as escalation point to resolve or minimize risk to the production plan or contract date.
• Monitor and manage key operational and Supply Chain metrics, including MRP use, PO meeting manufacturing need-by date, work order/kitting execution, and master schedule attainment.
• Actively participate in the site’s SIOP process, contributing expertise in material supply-related activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to materials planning with minimal oversight needed.
• Regularly lead and attend meetings and conference calls with internal departments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Materials, Planning, or Inventory management.
• In-depth knowledge of MRP and ERP systems
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with large datasets.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, supply chain management, or other technical discipline.  
• Knowledge of the SIOP process.
• SAP experience a plus.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge in defense program planning desired but not required.
• Six Sigma, Lean, or APICS certification; CPIM certification highly desired.  
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to communicate, influence, and lead across multiple levels, teams, and business units.  
• Change agent and leader who can help transform the organization and maintain a high level of engagement.