Materials Planning Analyst III - Onsite

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Fuquay-Varina (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Materials Planning Analyst III onsite at 8000 PURFOY ROAD, FUQUAY- VARINA, NC 27526 to manage end-to-end material planning and execution, ensuring on-time delivery while optimizing inventory and production flow.

The role requires collaboration with Manufacturing, Procurement, Customer Service, and Quality teams, driving planning discipline and responding to demand variability using SAP and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field; Master’s with 3 years experience.
• 5 years of experience in material planning, production planning, or supply chain operations.
• SAP experience preferred (MRP, production planning, material master).
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Understanding of planning systems, inventory management, and manufacturing flows.
• APICS certification (CPIM) 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
• Identify and resolve material shortages, excess, and obsolescence risks
• Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership on operational performance
• 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
• 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)
• Support capacity reviews and demand planning activities
• Participate in audits, business reviews, and operational readiness initiatives
• Lead or contribute to improvement projects assigned by leadership

Skills

SAP / MRP

Advanced Excel

Planning systems knowledge

Data accuracy

Cross-functional meetings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree with 3 years experience

Tools

SAP planning tools

Job description

Materials Planning Analyst III - Onsite

Posting Start Date: 7/28/26

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 Description:

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

Monitor and drive performance to key metrics including:

• 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 initiatives

Lead or contribute to improvement projects assigned by leadership

What your background should look like

Education & Experience

• 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 (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/), WeChat (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html), Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity)

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

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

Job Locations

8000 PURFOY ROAD

FUQUAY - VARINA, North Carolina 27526

United States

Posting City: FUQUAY - VARINA

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 153601

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Manufacturing

TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.