Materials Planning Analyst III - Onsite

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

TE Connectivity plc in North Carolina is seeking a Material Planning Analyst III to own end-to-end material planning and execution, ensuring on-time delivery while optimizing inventory and production flow.

You will drive planning discipline, manage demand variability, and collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams to meet customer commitments and continuous improvement goals. SAP experience and advanced Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred; Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience acceptable.
• 5 years of experience in material planning, production planning, or supply chain operations required.
• APICS certification (CPIM or equivalent) preferred; Lean/Six Sigma exposure a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and execute MRP signals to align supply with demand.
• Develop and maintain production plans supporting 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.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Customer Service and Quality teams to align execution.

Skills

SAP experience

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning systems

Education

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

Master's degree with 3 years of experience

Tools

SAP ERP

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 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.

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

Job Locations:

8000 PURFOY ROAD
FUQUAY - VARINA, North Carolina 27526
United States