Materials Planning Lead - SAP & Inventory Optimization

A. O. Smith; Ashland City (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A. O. Smith is seeking a Senior Material Planner to lead complex material planning and purchasing across multiple manufacturing locations. You will optimize inventory, balance working capital and customer service, and drive supply chain performance initiatives.

Responsibilities include maintaining SAP planning parameters, analyzing requirements and capacity, and leading cross-functional projects to improve planning processes. APICS CPIM is preferred; 5+ years in similar roles is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience leading material planning and purchasing for complex portfolios.
• Advanced SAP planning and master data management experience.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, Kanban, safety stock, and replenishment.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and purchasing across units and locations.
• Maintain SAP master data and planning parameters.
• Analyze requirements and capacity to ensure material availability.
• Develop inventory optimization strategies balancing working capital and service levels.
• Lead supplier shortages resolutions and risk planning.

Skills

Material planning

Inventory optimization

Supply chain analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

APICS/ASCM CPIM certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP Planning

SAP Purchasing

Job description

A. O. Smith is seeking a Senior Material Planner to lead complex material planning and purchasing across multiple manufacturing locations. You will optimize inventory, balance working capital and customer service, and drive supply chain performance initiatives.

Responsibilities include maintaining SAP planning parameters, analyzing requirements and capacity, and leading cross-functional projects to improve planning processes. APICS CPIM is preferred; 5+ years in similar roles is expected.