Material Planning Director- Electronics/Manufacturing

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Burnett Specialists is hiring a Material Planning Director in Houston, TX. The role leads materials planning, inventory management, production readiness, and global supply chain operations, collaborating with Procurement, Engineering, and manufacturing partners.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in materials planning or manufacturing, 5+ years leading teams, and strong ERP/MRP, BOM, and forecasting skills. A related bachelor's degree is required. Compensation and benefits are competitive.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in materials planning or manufacturing.
• 5+ years leading materials planning teams.
• Strong ERP/MRP, BOM, inventory planning, forecasting capabilities.
• Experience managing shortages, allocations, and production schedules.
• Background supporting NPI, production ramps, and S&OP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee materials planning, inventory management, and production readiness.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, and global manufacturing teams.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies and schedules.
• Manage shortages, allocations, and production ramp planning.
• Support NPI and production ramps and S&OP processes.

Skills

Materials planning

Supply chain

Leadership

Forecasting

ERP/MRP systems

BOM management

Production scheduling

Education

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

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Now Hiring - Material Planning Director Houston, TX

I'm recruiting for a Material Planning Director with a strong background in electronics or high-tech manufacturing, ideally supporting AI servers, networking, or enterprise hardware.

This role will oversee materials planning, inventory management, production readiness, and supply chain operations while working closely with Procurement, Engineering, and global manufacturing teams.

• 15+ years of materials planning, supply chain, or manufacturing experience
• 5+ years leading materials planning teams in electronics or high-tech manufacturing
• Strong ERP/MRP, BOM, inventory planning, and forecasting experience
• Experience managing material shortages, component allocation, and production schedules
• Background supporting new product introductions (NPI), production ramps, and S&OP
• Experience with AI/GPU servers, rack integration, or EMS/JDM manufacturing is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field

Great opportunity for an experienced materials planning leader with a strong manufacturing background!

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits,

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• paid time off