Material Planning Manager

1023 Chattem, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Opella is seeking a Material Planning Manager to lead end-to-end material planning for ingredients and components at the Chattanooga site. You will drive inventory optimization, collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, and QA, and mentor a team to ensure on-time, cost-effective material availability.

The role demands strategic thinking, strong leadership, and hands-on ERP/forecasting skills (SAP, Excel, Power BI) to support production schedules and site performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in supply chain or planning with 3+ years leading teams.
• Experience with raw material/ingredient planning in manufacturing or consumer health.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Strategic Material Planners to drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute material planning strategies to align with production schedules and forecasts.
• Serve as primary planning liaison between Chattanooga site and corporate supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/related field

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Salary Range: $98,250.00 - $141,916.66 All Compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.

You've built experience, now use it where bold ideas meet real impact. At Opella, we’re challenging how self-care works for millions of people and need leaders and experts ready to shape what’s next. As a Material Planning Manager, you’ll bring your skill, your curiosity and your drive to make health simpler, smarter and more human.

About the job

Lead and oversee end-to-end material planning activities for ingredients and components supporting the Chattanooga manufacturing site. Ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective material availability to meet production schedules and business demands. Provide leadership, coaching, and development for a team of Strategic Material Planners, driving performance and continuous improvement. Partner cross-functionally with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, quality, finance, and commercial teams to align material planning strategies with operational goals. Monitor material supply risks and implement proactive solutions to support supply chain continuity and site performance. Drive planning excellence through inventory optimization, process improvements, and effective material management practices. Support overall business objectives by strengthening supply chain resilience and ensuring reliable material flow across the Chattanooga facility.

Main responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Strategic Material Planners, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute material planning strategies to ensure ingredient and component availability aligns with production schedules and demand forecasts.
• Serve as the primary material planning liaison between the Chattanooga site and corporate supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, and commercial teams.
• Own the site-level S&OP process, providing accurate planning inputs and supporting business decision-making across the organization.
• Monitor and report key performance metrics, including inventory turns, service levels, fill rates, supplier performance, and material availability.
• Drive inventory optimization, risk mitigation, and supply continuity initiatives through effective forecasting, safety stock strategies, and supplier collaboration.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve supply challenges, improve planning processes, support new product launches, maintain ERP data accuracy, and enhance overall supply chain performance.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field required; MBA, MS in Supply Chain, or similar advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, material planning, or operations, including 3+ years of leadership experience managing planning teams.
• Proven experience supporting raw material, ingredient, and component planning within manufacturing, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, or consumer health environments.
• Strong leadership, coaching, stakeholder management, and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop high‑performing teams and influence cross-functional partners.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and financial management capabilities, including experience with inventory optimization, budgeting, working capital metrics, and data-driven decision making.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), planning and forecasting tools, and reporting platforms such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar certification preferred; knowledge of FDA, GMP, RoHS, Lean, Six Sigma, and supply chain risk management principles strongly desired, with willingness to travel as needed.

This is more than the next step in your career, it’s a chance to lead change and help reinvent self-care for the world.

We are challengers. We are Opella.

About Us

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over The Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.

Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting. At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers.

Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet.

Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.

Opella Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Aff...

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

Opella values diversity in all its forms and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can belong and excel.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally. Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting. At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan. B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.