Assistant Manager - Material Planning (Power Transformer)

Monarch Transformers; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch Transformers seeks a seasoned Material Planning Manager to lead end-to-end material planning and supply chain synchronization for its large power transformer manufacturing unit. You will act as a vital link between sales, engineering, procurement, and production to ensure seamless order execution and exceptional on-time delivery performance.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge of power transformer manufacturing processes, familiarity with critical components and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in material planning, production control, or supply chain in heavy electrical/large transformer manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of transformer lifecycles, components, and raw materials.
• Experience with ERP-driven planning, MRP runs, BOMs, and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead SIOP and master planning balancing demand with capacity.
• Define material requirements for core processes and critical components.
• Review bookings and align with customer specs and milestones.
• Run accurate MRP, track inventory, manage BOMs, optimize flow.
• Monitor on-time delivery and implement feedback to prevent delays.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Quality Control, and Shop Floor to mitigate risks.

Skills

SIOP

Master Planning

Leadership

Analytical

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Dynamics

Zoho

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• SIOP & Master Planning: Lead the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process, balancing market demand with manufacturing capacity to create realistic master production and material plans.
• Transformer Process & Component Expertise: Leverage comprehensive knowledge of core, coil winding, insulation, tanking, and testing processes to anticipate material requirements for specialized raw materials (CRGO, copper, insulating oil, pressboard).
• Order Booking & Customer Alignment: Review incoming order bookings, customer specifications, and project milestones to align material availability with complex manufacturing schedules.
• ERP & System Optimization: Utilize enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to drive accurate MRP runs, track inventory levels, manage BOMs, and optimize material flow.
• Delivery Performance & Feedback: Monitor On-Time Delivery (OTD) metrics, conduct rigorous delivery performance reviews, and implement continuous feedback systems to resolve bottlenecks and prevent delays.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Sourcing, Quality Control, and Shop Floor teams to manage supplier lead times, mitigate supply chain risks, and handle engineering changes.

Preferred candidate profile

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in material planning, production control, or supply chain management specifically within a heavy electrical or large power transformer manufacturing environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Thorough understanding of power transformer manufacturing lifecycles, critical electrical/mechanical components, raw material commodities, and custom-engineered order booking processes.
• System Proficiency: Advanced hands-on expertise in major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, MS dynamics, ZOHO) and advanced data analytics/planning tools, MS excelm.
• Core Competencies: Strong leadership skills, excellent analytical capabilities, and a demonstrated ability to execute SIOP and delivery feedback frameworks in a high-value, engineer-to-order manufacturing setting.

We are seeking a seasoned and dynamic Material Planning Manager to lead the end-to-end material planning and supply chain synchronization for our large power transformer manufacturing unit. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in power transformer manufacturing processes, comprehensive knowledge of critical components and commodities, and a proven track record in master scheduling and ERP-driven planning. You will act as a vital link between sales, engineering, procurement, and production to ensure seamless order execution and exceptional on-time delivery performance.