Manager, Material Planning & Supply Chain Consulting

GEP; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GEP is hiring a Manager in its consulting practice to oversee material planning workstreams for technology verticals, shaping short- and long-term strategies to ensure material availability across the network for spares and non-spare items. You will identify opportunities to optimize inventory across warehouse archetypes.

The role requires 6+ years in supply chain consulting or related fields, strong SQL and modeling skills, and willingness to travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in supply chain consulting, industry, or a combination, including 3+ years of supply or material planning for high-value hardware (MRP, allocation, multi-echelon inventory).
• Experience building planning models, not only maintaining reports.
• Strong SQL;Python or advanced Excel modeling. Willingness to learn/use Agentic AI tools in modelling; Experience with tools such as Kinaxis or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed (up to 20%-30%).

Responsibilities

• Model material flows from suppliers and contract manufacturers through warehouses to data centers.
• Size buffers, staging and days of cover by node; identify stranded and aging inventory.
• Link the material plan to warehouse capacity and inbound transportation plans.
• Lead the monthly material review within the client's logistics planning cycle.
• Creatively use data sources to develop fact-based recommendations and complex analyses.
• Mentor analysts and consultants on modeling and delivery.
• Support the engagement lead in identifying opportunities to expand scope.

Skills

SQL

Python

Advanced Excel modeling

Kinaxis

Client-facing communication

Mentoring

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations or related field

MBA or Master's preferred

Tools

Kinaxis

Job description

GEP is hiring a Manager in its consulting practice to oversee material planning workstreams for technology verticals, shaping short- and long-term strategies to ensure material availability across the network for spares and non-spare items. You will identify opportunities to optimize inventory across warehouse archetypes.

The role requires 6+ years in supply chain consulting or related fields, strong SQL and modeling skills, and willingness to travel up to 30%.