Materials Planning Lead — Associate Manager

Plexus Corp.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Neenah, WI is seeking an Associate Material Team Manager to lead tactical procurement within the CFT. You will ensure timely availability of materials, communicate supply status, and drive the "Clean to Build" process to minimize shortages and delays.

Working with the buying team and cross‑functional groups, you will escalate critical material issues, support PPV avoidance, site quoting, and ECO activities while mentoring the Material Team Manager in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of related experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Diligently monitor material availability against production schedules to ensure a "Clean to Build" status and escalate critical material issues.
• Interface with the buying team to communicate customer support requirements and align on material priorities.
• Provide detailed information on shortages and support customer conversations as needed.
• Support the Material Team Manager in daily operational tasks and strategic initiatives; assist PPV avoidance and ECO activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Plexus Corp. in Neenah, WI is seeking an Associate Material Team Manager to lead tactical procurement within the CFT. You will ensure timely availability of materials, communicate supply status, and drive the "Clean to Build" process to minimize shortages and delays.

Working with the buying team and cross‑functional groups, you will escalate critical material issues, support PPV avoidance, site quoting, and ECO activities while mentoring the Material Team Manager in daily operations.