Manager Materials Planning

Primoris Services Corporation; Hubbard (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Primoris Services Corporation is seeking a Manager of Materials Planning to oversee and optimize materials planning for multiple project sites. You will lead a team, develop sourcing plans, manage inventories, and collaborate with procurement and operations to ensure timely material availability and cost efficiency.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 7+ years in materials planning or related fields, including 3+ years in leadership, and strong SAP/Oracle/ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master's preferred.
• 7+ years in materials planning, inventory or supply chain; leadership experience.
• Project-based industry experience (construction/infrastructure/heavy industrial).
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and advanced planning software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation abilities.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of materials planners.
• Develop and maintain materials planning strategies and procedures.
• Forecast material requirements based on project schedules and data.
• Manage inventory levels across multiple projects and warehouses.
• Collaborate with procurement, project management and operations teams.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers; negotiate contracts and terms.
• Monitor supplier performance and mitigate risks.
• Utilize advanced planning systems to improve forecasting and reporting.
• Prepare reports on materials planning performance for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Job Overview

Job Summary: The Manager, Materials Planning will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the materials planning processes to ensure the timely and cost-effective availability of materials required for Primoris Services Corporation projects. This role involves leading a team, developing strategic sourcing plans, managing inventory levels, and collaborating with various departments to meet operational demands.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of materials planners, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive materials planning strategies, policies, and procedures to align with business objectives.
• Forecast material requirements based on project schedules, historical data, and anticipated demands, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage inventory levels across multiple projects and warehouses, optimizing stock to minimize carrying costs while preventing stockouts.
• Collaborate with procurement, project management, and operations teams to ensure seamless material flow and resolve supply chain issues.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiating contracts and terms to secure the best value for Primoris Services Corporation.
• Monitor supplier performance, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure supply chain reliability.
• Implement and utilize advanced planning systems and tools to improve forecasting accuracy, inventory optimization, and reporting capabilities.
• Prepare and present reports on materials planning performance, including key metrics, trends, and recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proven experience in a project-based industry, preferably construction, infrastructure, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced planning software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Certifications such as CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) are highly desirable.

Company Overview

Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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