Material Planning Lead

CNH Industrial Group; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 86,625 - 132,825; Full time

Job summary

CNH Industrial Group in Fargo, ND is seeking a Material Planning Team Lead to ensure uninterrupted production by managing material availability, inventory, and supplier coordination in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

You will lead a talented team, set priorities with production, place and manage purchase orders, and optimize planning parameters while collaborating with Production, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Procurement to improve KPIs and drive cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field and experience in lean/continuous improvement.
• 4+ years of material planning, production control, or supply chain experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment with ownership of material flow.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Material Planning team supporting daily manufacturing operations.
• Set team priorities aligned with production schedules, customer demand, and supply constraints.
• Place and manage purchase orders to ensure material availability within assigned planner scope.
• Maintain and optimize planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, reorder points).
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials and resolve delivery issues.
• Proactively identify and resolve material shortages and supply risks to prevent production disruptions.
• Monitor and control inventory levels and spend to balance availability and cost efficiency.
• Drive improvements in planning KPIs and overall material planning performance.
• Support onboarding of new parts and suppliers, ensuring smooth integration into production processes.

Education

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

Lean/continuous improvement experience

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Job Location: Fargo - North Dakota - United States

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

The Material Planning Team Lead plays a critical role in ensuring uninterrupted production by managing material availability, inventory, and supplier coordination within a manufacturing environment. This leader drives planning excellence, supports production schedules, and leads a team responsible for ensuring the right materials are delivered to the right place at the right time. This lead will collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Material Planning team supporting daily manufacturing operations
• Set team priorities aligned with production schedules, customer demand, and supply constraints
• Place and manage purchase orders to ensure material availability within assigned planner scope
• Maintain and optimize planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, reorder points)
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials and resolve delivery issues
• Proactively identify and resolve material shortages and supply risks to prevent production disruptions
• Troubleshoot and elevate issues impacting material flow, supplier performance, or inventory accuracy
• Monitor and control inventory levels and spend to balance availability and cost efficiency
• Drive improvements in planning KPIs and overall material planning performance
• Support onboarding of new parts and suppliers, ensuring smooth integration into production processes

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, and/or related field and experience in lean/continuous improvement
• 4 or more years of proven experience in material planning, production control, or supply chain within a high-volume manufacturing environment, with demonstrated ownership of material flow and availability

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, manufacturing processes, and data-driven decision making to manage complexity and drive results
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including team development and influencing cross-functional partners

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Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is USD $86,625.00 - $132,825.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

Join us at the forefront of precision technology, driverless solutions, electrification, and alternative fuels. Be part of a team that makes a difference with their innovative thinking and inspired creativity.

CNH (NYSE: CNHI) is a global capital goods company specializing in equipment and services for Agriculture and Construction. The Company operates commercially through its brand portfolio which includes Case IH, New Holland Agriculture, CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment.