Material Planning Director

Foxconn Industrial Internet; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits package: health

401K with employer contribution

Life insurance and disability coverage

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Foxconn Industrial Internet in Houston is seeking a senior leader to head Materials Planning for AI server manufacturing programs. You will align supply with demand, manage shortages, and optimize inventory by partnering with Procurement, Production Planning, Engineering, and global manufacturing sites.

The role requires extensive experience in materials planning, ERP/MRP systems, and BOM management, with a track record leading teams in electronics or high-tech manufacturing.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 15+ years of materials planning, supply chain, or manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years leading materials planning teams in electronics or high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, inventory planning, BOM management, and supply-demand analysis.
• Experience supporting server, networking, storage, AI infrastructure, or similar enterprise hardware products preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with global customers, suppliers, and manufacturing sites.

Responsabilidades

• Lead site-level material planning and inventory management.
• Convert customer forecasts, orders, and production schedules into executable material plans.
• Ensure material availability for production and customer deliveries.
• Manage critical component allocation, shortage escalation, and cross-site material transfers.
• Drive material readiness for NPI, production ramp, engineering changes, and product transitions.
• Monitor inventory health, E&O exposure, and NCNR commitments.
• Represent Materials Planning in S&OP and supply review meetings.
• Develop planning processes, KPIs, and team capabilities.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Engineering, and Business Unit leadership to resolve supply constraints and support growth.

Conocimientos

Materials planning

ERP/MRP

Inventory planning

BOM management

Supply-demand analysis

Leadership

Global collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

Summary

Lead the Materials Planning organization responsible for ensuring material readiness, managing shortages, optimizing inventory, and supporting customer delivery for AI server manufacturing programs. This role partners closely with Procurement, Production Planning, Engineering, and global manufacturing sites to align supply with demand and mitigate supply chain risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site-level material planning and inventory management activities.
• Convert customer forecasts, orders, and production schedules into executable material plans.
• Ensure material availability for production and customer deliveries.
• Manage critical component allocation, shortage escalation, and cross-site material transfers.
• Drive material readiness for NPI, production ramp, engineering changes, and product transitions.
• Monitor inventory health, E&O exposure, and NCNR commitments.
• Represent Materials Planning in S&OP and supply review meetings.
• Develop planning processes, KPIs, and team capabilities.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Engineering, and Business Unit leadership to resolve supply constraints and support growth.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 15+ years of materials planning, supply chain, or manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years leading materials planning teams in electronics or high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, inventory planning, BOM management, and supply-demand analysis.
• Experience supporting server, networking, storage, AI infrastructure, or similar enterprise hardware products preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with global customers, suppliers, and manufacturing sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI/GPU server programs, rack integration, or liquid cooling solutions.
• Experience in EMS/JDM manufacturing environments.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
• Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
• 401K with employer contribution.
• Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.