Materials Manager

INFICON AG; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

401K match up to 8%

Flexible work hours

Health and wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A global technology company in Syracuse is seeking an experienced Materials Manager to lead materials planning and inventory strategy. The role requires deep expertise in SAP, strong leadership in a high-mix manufacturing environment, and experience in industries such as semiconductor equipment and aerospace. Responsibilities include overseeing demand management, coordinating planning efforts, and fostering a high-performing team. The expected salary ranges from $120,000 to $130,000 annually, plus bonuses and benefits, in a dynamic, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in materials management, production planning, or supply chain operations.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing MRP planning in high-mix, multi-level BOM environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials planning and inventory strategy.
• Oversee shortage management and cross-functional escalation of supply risks.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives.

Skills

SAP expertise

Cross-functional leadership

Statistical forecasting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Business, or related technical field

Master’s degree (MBA or Supply Chain/Engineering)

Tools

SAP PP/MM

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

INFICON is seeking an experienced and analytically driven Materials Manager to lead materials planning, SIOP, demand management, inventory strategy, and planning team leadership for a high‑mix, multi‑level BOM manufacturing environment. This role is central to ensuring material availability, supporting production schedules, and enabling on‑time customer delivery in a fast‑paced, complex operation.

The ideal candidate brings deep SAP expertise, strong cross‑functional leadership skills, and experience operating in advanced technology industries such as semiconductor equipment, analytical instruments, aerospace/defense, or precision manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize planning parameters and master data to achieve material availability targets while minimizing inventory.
• Oversee shortage management, exception handling, and cross‑functional escalation of critical supply risks.
• Coordinate intercompany planning for materials sourced from global INFICON sites.
• Own the monthly SIOP cycle, ensuring rigorous demand, supply, inventory, and financial alignment.
• Prepare and present executive SIOP updates, communicating risks, variances, and recommended actions.
• Advance SIOP maturity toward a proactive, forward‑looking 12–18 month planning horizon.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment to a consensus demand and supply plan.

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Oversee statistical forecasting and commercial forecast integration through the SIOP Manager.
• Improve forecast accuracy, reduce bias, and establish clear accountability across product families.
• Support NPI demand planning, long‑lead material planning, and ramp strategies.

Capacity Planning & Constraint Management

• Lead monthly RCCP analysis to identify capacity risks and recommend mitigation actions.
• Develop scenario modeling capabilities to evaluate supply impacts of demand changes.
• Align finite scheduling decisions with material availability and operational constraints.

Inventory Strategy & Working Capital

• Define inventory policies, safety stock targets, and buffer strategies for critical parts.
• Lead inventory optimization initiatives, including excess reduction, obsolescence mitigation, and right‑sizing.
• Report inventory performance metrics and identify required corrective actions.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing planning organization, including SIOP, production planners, and planning managers.
• Set clear expectations, conduct structured reviews, and create development plans for team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and analytical rigor.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Business, or related technical field.

Master’s degree (MBA or Supply Chain/Engineering) preferred.

Experience

8–12 years of experience in materials management, production planning, or supply chain operations, including 3+ years in a leadership role.

Experience managing MRP planning in high‑mix, multi‑level BOM environments with global supply chains and SAP.

Industry experience in semiconductor equipment, precision instruments, medical devices, aerospace/defense, or analytical technologies preferred.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Advanced SAP PP/MM expertise, including MRP execution, master data, capacity planning, and production order management.
• Strong knowledge of SIOP/S&OP processes and experience presenting at executive level.
• Proficiency in statistical forecasting, demand planning methodologies, and forecast accuracy metrics.
• Familiarity with RCCP, constraint modeling, and finite scheduling concepts.
• Advanced analytical skills using Excel and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Deep knowledge of inventory management principles, safety stock modeling, and working capital optimization.

Preferred Attributes

• APICS CPIM or CSCP; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt desired.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and cross‑functional leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and drive continuous improvement.

Additional Information

The expected salary range for this position is between $120,000 and $130,000 per year. In addition, INFICON employees are eligible for a profit‑sharing bonus with a target of 10%, as well as 401K match up to 8% (vesting schedule). The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs.

INFICON’s forward‑thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity

INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here to reaffirm this commitment. Any contact that would like to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should [e-mail] .