Materials Planning Analyst III - Onsite

TE Connectivity; Fuquay-Varina (NC); On-site; USD 85,900 - 107,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Material Planning Analyst III to drive end-to-end material planning and execution for on-time delivery while optimizing inventory and production flow.

You will collaborate across Manufacturing, Procurement, Customer Service, and Quality to align execution, manage demand variability, and improve planning processes using SAP and advanced Excel analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred; Master’s degree with 3 years experience acceptable.
• 5 years of experience in material planning, production planning, or supply chain operations.
• APICS CPIM certification preferred.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and execute MRP signals to align supply with demand requirements
• Develop and maintain production plans that support customer delivery commitments
• Manage day-to-day demand fluctuations and adjust plans accordingly
• Create, release, and reschedule production orders to maintain plan adherence
• Ensure timely product availability for shipment
• Monitor short-term material availability and constraints
• Optimize inventory levels while balancing service, cost, and capacity constraints
• Identify and resolve material shortages, excess, and obsolescence risks
• On-Time Delivery (OTD) and Plan Adherence KPIs tracking
• Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Customer Service, and Quality teams

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience

Tools

SAP (MRP)

Excel

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

The Material Planning Analyst III is responsible for end-to-end material planning and execution to ensure on-time delivery to customers while optimizing inventory, production flow, and operational efficiency. This role drives executional discipline across planning processes, manages demand variability, and collaborates cross-functionally to meet business and customer requirements.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Execution

• Analyze and execute MRP signals to align supply with demand requirements
• Develop and maintain production plans that support customer delivery commitments
• Manage day-to-day demand fluctuations and adjust plans accordingly
• Create, release, and reschedule production orders to maintain plan adherence
• Ensure timely product availability for shipment

Inventory & Material Management

• Monitor short-term material availability and constraints (e.g., 4–1 week horizon)
• Optimize inventory levels while balancing service, cost, and capacity constraints
• Identify and resolve material shortages, excess, and obsolescence risks

Performance Management & KPIs

• On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Plan Adherence
• Inventory Turns / DOH
• Service-to-Schedule (STS)

Conduct root cause analysis for metric failures and implement corrective actions

Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership on operational performance

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Customer Service, and Quality teams to align execution
• Proactively communicate priorities, constraints, and risks impacting delivery
• Support escalation management for customer commitments and production issues

Continuous Improvement

• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Lean projects)
• Drive process standardization and adherence to planning best practices
• Support system and process enhancements (SAP, planning tools)

Project & Operational Support

• Support capacity reviews and demand planning activities
• Participate in audits, business reviews, and operational readiness initiativesLead or contribute to improvement projects assigned by leadership

Education & Experience

What your background should look like

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field is preferred, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience
• 5 years of experience in material planning, production planning, or supply chain operations

Technical Skills

• SAP experience preferred (MRP, production planning, material master)
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities
• Understanding of planning systems, inventory management, and manufacturing flows
• Ability to maintain integrated computer systems and related data accuracy
• Engage in cross-functional meetings, presenting key insights and updates to drive alignment and informed decision-making

Preferred

• APICS certification (CPIM or equivalent)
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing / continuous improvement methodologies

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys, 8D, Ishikawa)
• Ability to manage ambiguity and execute in a fast-paced environment
• High accountability and ownership mindset
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Proactive, data-driven decision making

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

About Te Connectivity

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $85,900- $107,300 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets