Material Planning & SIOP Specialist

Ingersoll Rand; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock grants

Paid time off

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Material Planning & SIOP Specialist in Ivyland, PA. You will develop and align material planning strategies to support factory revenue, delivery, and inventory turns targets, while coordinating with Supply Chain and Purchasing teams.

You will drive the SIOP process, optimize MPS, and improve KPI reporting, including forecast accuracy and inventory turnover. A strong data mindset and JD Edwards experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in inventory, procurement, or equivalent operations roles.
• 1+ year of experience managing and updating large volumes of data related to material planning parameters.
• 1+ year of experience with JD Edwards or another ERP system.
• 1+ year of experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and direct continual development of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to ensure alignment with the SIOP plan.
• Develop and maintain key SIOP business metrics and drive improvement of these metrics; report on KPIs such as shipment trends, forecast accuracy, and inventory turnover.
• Establish, maintain, and optimize material planning parameters (lead time, order quantity, safety stock) to support delivery performance and inventory turns.
• Assess historical usage trends and gather forecast inputs for material planning analysis.
• Analyze on-hand inventory and identify under/over planned parts; determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Review and maintain master data to ensure proper MRP results; develop templates to manage planning data.
• Lead lead-time updates for all purchased parts with suppliers and buyers.
• Support new product launches with proper material planning; assist in EC meetings for new part setup.
• Assess blanket POs and identify issues creating excess inventory.

Skills

Inventory planning

SIOP

Master Production Schedule

Data analysis

JD Edwards

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

JD Edwards

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Material Planning & SIOP Specialist

Location: Ivyland, PA (Onsite)

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission‑critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gases, and power – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an organized and detailed individual to join our Supply Chain team. This role will develop, update, and align material planning strategies to support factory revenue, delivery, and inventory turns targets. The individual will analyze inventory and delivery trends to identify gaps and opportunities, drive master data accuracy, make decisions regarding stocking strategies, and optimize safety stock levels in a manufacturing facility. They will also develop and execute the site's SIOP process and Master Production Schedule (MPS), working closely with the Supply Chain Manager and Purchasing team to ensure inventory levels support factory performance.

Responsibilities

Material / Inventory Planning / SIOP

• Create, manage, and direct continual development of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to ensure alignment with the SIOP plan.
• Develop and maintain key SIOP business metrics and work with functional leaders to drive improvement of these metrics. Create reports and monitor critical KPIs such as shipment trends, forecast accuracy, and inventory turnover.
• Establish, maintain, and optimize material planning parameters (e.g., lead time, order quantity, safety stock) to support targeted delivery performance and inventory turns.
• Assess historical usage trends and gather forecast inputs for material planning analysis.
• Analyze on‑hand inventory and identify parts that are under/over planned. Determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Review, update, and maintain master data to ensure parts have proper settings and yield expected MRP results.
• Develop templates to effectively manage and analyze usage and planning data.
• Conduct comprehensive lead‑time updates for all purchased parts by collaborating with suppliers and buyers.
• Support new product launches by ensuring proper material planning is in place.
• Assist in the EC meetings for new part setup.
• Assess blanket purchase orders and identify issues where excess inventory will be created.

Communication

• Collaborate with the purchasing department regarding supplier MOQ and lead‑time updates.
• Coordinate with Product Management and SIOP teams to ensure alignment on future forecast.
• Proactively communicate process changes and planning updates so that affected team members are prepared for potential changes in MRP output.

Documentation and Reporting

• Facilitate the monthly SIOP process including reporting on sales and forecast quantity.
• Compile detailed reports showing trends for usage, on‑hand inventory, and inventory turnover.
• Support weekly and monthly KPI reporting.

Product Knowledge

• Stay up‑to‑date on the features and benefits of inventory products and parts.
• Collaborate with colleagues to expand product knowledge.

Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with leaders in Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, and with senior leadership to shape and deliver strategic objectives by determining the correct mix/balance between supply and demand.
• Collaborate with the extended supply chain team (local and global) as needed.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain Manager on new products and continuous improvement projects.

Training and Development

• Participate in training programs to improve skills and knowledge.
• Attend monthly EHS trainings.

Quality Control

• Ensure accurate data is used for analysis and calculations.
• Perform thorough data validation prior to uploading new planning parameters.
• Evaluate and enhance material planning processes to minimize issues and defects.
• Perform quality checks by established quality procedures and ISO requirements.

Safety Compliance

• Follow all safety guidelines, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report any safety hazards or incidents to supervisors promptly.

Cleanliness and Organization

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow 5S principles (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in inventory, procurement, or equivalent operations roles.
• 1+ year of experience managing and updating large volumes of data related to material planning parameters.
• 1+ year of experience with JD Edwards or another ERP system.
• 1+ year of experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated time management, problem‑solving, strategic thinking, and adaptability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Efficiency and productivity orientation.
• Decision‑making ability.
• Attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Inventory management expertise.

Preferences

• Exposure to processes such as Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP).
• Experience with lean supply chain methodologies such as Kanban, consignment, and vendor‑managed inventory programs.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Onsite in Ivyland, PA.

What We Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to empower employees with health, wellness and financial security. Benefits include health care options (medical, prescription, dental, vision), life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, employee stock grants, and additional wellness programs. We are committed to workforce diversity and uphold equal opportunity employment for all qualified applicants.

Legal Notice

Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities and is an equal opportunity employer, providing consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of protected characteristics.