Materials Manager | Planning & Procurament

Dynacraft, A PACCAR Company; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, seeks a Materials Manager - Planning & Procurement to lead the Materials Planning team across Dynacraft facilities. You will drive supplier performance, improve material availability, and support inventory management to ensure delivery reliability and profitability.

The ideal candidate is proactive, data-driven, and skilled in cross-functional collaboration. This role requires strong leadership, SAP MRP expertise, and a proven track record in supplier management

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience.
• Strong supply chain management and material planning experience.
• Knowledge and experience with SAP Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Minimum of eight years of supplier management experience.
• Ability to solve problems using fact-based decision-making.
• Strong analytical and data evaluation skills.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Experience with production facilities, assembly operations, and heavy-duty truck operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Materials Planning staff to support Dynacraft’s objectives.
• Set performance standards, goals, and objectives for the team.
• Train and coach staff on SAP MRP processes to improve accuracy and productivity.
• Collaborate with Production, Customer Service, Engineering, Quality, and Suppliers to resolve material availability issues.
• Lead supplier improvement projects to enhance delivery reliability and overall supply chain performance.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement projects to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Use data-driven problem solving for supply chain and inventory challenges.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities to meet business timelines.
• Communicate with internal teams, suppliers, and partners for alignment and resolution.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

SAP MRP

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

MS Office

Project management

Heavy trucks knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Master's degree preferred

SAP MRP training

Six Sigma training

Project Management training

Tools

SAP MRP

Job description

Company Information

PACCAR is a Global Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business. Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR.

Division Information

Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is headquartered in McKinney, TX. Dynacraft is a diversified global manufacturer of PACCAR medium and heavy-duty truck parts sold under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. For more than forty years, Dynacraft has provided the company’s truck manufacturing divisions and PACCAR Parts service parts division with high quality components, subassemblies and specialized services. Dynacraft’s manufacturing facilities are located in Louisville, KY, and McKinney, TX.

Job Summary

Dynacraft, a division of PACCAR, strives to be the premier supplier in product quality, on-time delivery, and pre-production support to PACCAR’s Kenworth and Peterbilt truck divisions and PACCAR Parts. The Materials Manager - Planning & Procurement is responsible for leading the Materials Planning team, including local, remote, and supplier-employed staff, to manage Dynacraft’s multiple supply chains in support of manufacturing and distribution operations across all Dynacraft facilities. This role is responsible for driving supplier performance, improving material availability, supporting inventory management, and ensuring planning activities align with Dynacraft’s operational goals for delivery reliability, profitability, and customer support. The ideal candidate is proactive, data-driven, and has a proven record of leading sustainable supply chain and process improvements.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Materials Planning staff to support Dynacraft’s operating objectives, including delivery reliability, inventory management, and profitability.
• Establish performance standards, goals, and objectives for the Materials Planning team.
• Train and coach team members on SAP process excellence to improve effectiveness, accuracy, and productivity.
• Partner with Production, Customer Service, Engineering, Quality, Corporate Purchasing, and suppliers to communicate and resolve material availability issues.
• Lead supplier improvement projects focused on improving supplier delivery reliability and overall supply chain performance.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement projects that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support operational excellence.
• Use fact-based decision-making and analytical problem-solving to address supply chain, inventory, and materials planning challenges.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting business objectives and timelines.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and business partners to ensure alignment and timely resolution of issues.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills And Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership capability, including the ability to supervise, coach, and develop employees.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience.
• Strong supply chain management and material planning experience with a proven record of success.
• Knowledge and experience with SAP Materials Requirements Planning, strongly preferred.
• Minimum of eight years of supplier management experience.
• Proven ability to solve problems using fact-based decision-making.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, and recommend solutions.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to work effectively with suppliers and business partners.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
• Understanding of production facilities, assembly operations, and heavy-duty truck operations is strongly desired.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field required
• Master’s degree in business administration or a related field preferred.
• SAP Materials Requirements Planning training.
• Six Sigma training.
• Project Management training.

Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additionalseniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• This position is also eligible for a holiday gift

Diversity

PACCAR has success with diverse teams of employees working together to achieve excellent results. Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. We believe diversity in the workplace increases innovation, results in better decisions and increases employee engagement. PACCAR increases awareness through the efforts of global company-wide Diversity Councils and various employee resource groups that support initiatives & activities including multi-cultural events, outreach, mentorship programs, and more. PACCAR has been awarded the Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018 by the Women In Trucking Association and Newsweek 2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment page: Diversity and Inclusion (https://jobs.paccar.com/content/Diversity-and-Inclusion/?locale=en_US)

Additional Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above. This is a safety-sensitive position, and the pre-employment drug testing includes cannabis testing.