Material Planning Manager

CNH Industrial; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 107,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Savings & Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & Family building support

Employee Assistance Programs

Charitable contribution matching and V

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

CNH is recruiting a Materials Planning Manager to lead inbound material flow at the Fargo, ND plant. You will oversee a team, optimize inventory, and partner with Operations, Transportation, Purchasing, and suppliers to meet production needs.

The role demands extensive lean/manufacturing experience, strong supervisory skills, and the ability to drive cost-efficient improvements across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years in lean manufacturing and/or supply chain PM, including supervisory experience.
• Associate degree with 13+ years in lean manufacturing and supervision.
• High school diploma with 15+ years in relevant roles and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Material Planners for about $550M annual inbound material flow.
• Maintain supplier relationships and hold vendors to service and delivery standards.
• Develop inventory forecasts and budgets; drive inventory-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with Transportation and Purchasing to meet plant material needs.
• Establish and monitor KPIs/KAIs related to material planning.
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for material-flow issues.
• Review and manage expedited freight and use lean tools to cut costs.
• Lead CBS+, continuous-improvement, and Kaizen projects in logistics and materials flow.
• Manage improvement projects from justification through planning and reporting.
• Standardize material and information-flow processes and turn ops data into insights.
• Drive process-flow optimization with internal teams and suppliers.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Supply chain project management

Supervisory experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

High school diploma / GED

Tools

MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Location: Fargo - North Dakota - United States

Category: Manufacturing

Job Type: Full Time

Working Mode: Fully On-Site

About Us

At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose: we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world.

As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.

Grow a Career. Build a Future.

If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH.

Job Purpose

The Materials Planning Manager leads the flow of inbound parts and materials needed to support manufacturing operations at the Fargo, ND plant. This role is responsible for maintaining material availability, managing inventory to forecast targets, and identifying opportunities to reduce inventory and improve material flow. The position partners closely with Operations, Transportation, Plant Logistics, Purchasing, and external suppliers to meet production and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Material Planners and related support functions responsible for approximately $550 million in annual inbound material flow.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and hold vendors accountable for contracted service and delivery expectations.
• Develop inventory forecasts and budgets while driving inventory-reduction initiatives.
• Partner with Transportation and Purchasing to ensure plant material requirements are met.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and KAIs related to material planning, including past-due orders, over-shipments, and partial shipments.
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions when material-flow issues arise.
• Review and manage expedited freight, using lean tools to reduce cost and prevent recurring issues.
• Lead CBS+, continuous-improvement, and major Kaizen projects related to logistics and raw-material flow.
• Manage improvement projects from selection and business justification through planning, training, execution, and reporting.
• Standardize material and information-flow processes and convert operational data into actionable insights.
• Drive process-flow optimization through collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and plant Kaizen resources.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 or more years of professional experience in lean manufacturing and/or supply chain project management, including at least one year of supervisory experience.
• Associate degree with 13 or more years of relevant professional experience, including at least four years of supervisory experience.
• High school diploma or GED with 15 or more years of relevant professional experience, including at least six years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with cost-benefit analysis and cost-control practices.
• Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning, or MRP, systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong project-management capabilities with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is $106,725 -$163,645 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.