Material Planning Manager: Inventory & Supply Strategy

Crusoe; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity

Paid time off & holidays

Health insurance

HSA contributions

Parental leave

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness support

Commuter benefits

Cell phone stipend

401(k) with company match

Volunteer time off

Travel insurance

Meals allowance

Job summary

Crusoe is seeking a Material Planning Manager to lead Crusoe's manufacturing material planning function, ensuring material availability and optimized inventory to support production. You will manage a team of Material Planners, balance customer demand with supplier performance, and drive scalable planning processes across a fast-growing operation.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in material planning and 3+ years of people leadership, with strong ERP/MRP experience (SAP/Oracle/Dynamics/NetSuite)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 8+ years in material planning, supply planning, or related manufacturing roles.
• 3+ years of direct people management experience.
• Experience managing MRP, inventory planning, and replenishment strategies.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle/Dynamics/NetSuite or similar).
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel and data viz tools (Power BI/Tableau).
• Experience mitigating supplier risks and collaborating across functions.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Material Planning Team, hire and develop staff.
• Own material planning strategy to balance supply continuity and inventory.
• Manage inventory health including safety stock and reorder points.
• Own supply readiness by partnering with procurement and sourcing.
• Collaborate with production planning, engineering, logistics, and programs.
• Coordinate material readiness for new product introductions (NPI).
• Leverage ERP & planning systems to optimize material requirements and procurement.
• Monitor KPIs like material availability, inventory turns, and supplier performance.
• Drive continuous improvement to scale Crusoe’s manufacturing footprint.

Skills

MRP & Inventory Planning

Supply Planning

Data Analysis

Excel

Power BI/Tableau

ERP/MRP Systems

Lean Manufacturing

Supplier Risk Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Crusoe is seeking a Material Planning Manager to lead Crusoe's manufacturing material planning function, ensuring material availability and optimized inventory to support production. You will manage a team of Material Planners, balance customer demand with supplier performance, and drive scalable planning processes across a fast-growing operation.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in material planning and 3+ years of people leadership, with strong ERP/MRP experience (SAP/Oracle/Dynamics/NetSuite)