Materials Planning Leader: Inventory Optimization & Production

Curtis Food Recruiters; Minnesota; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtis Food Recruiters is seeking a Material Planning Manager to lead the material planning function across multiple manufacturing facilities. The role ensures material availability, optimizes inventory, and supports production objectives through strategic planning and procurement.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in material planning or purchasing with MRP systems, 5+ years in manufacturing, and 3+ years of leadership, plus a Bachelor's in a related field and APICS preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in material planning or purchasing utilizing MRP systems.
• 5+ years of experience within manufacturing.
• 3+ years of leadership experience developing high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field; APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute material planning strategies to support production, inventory optimization, and forecast alignment.
• Lead material purchasing activities while balancing budget, lead time, and customer service requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators including inventory turns, material availability, and fill rates to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Material Planning team while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Analytics

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

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

APICS certification preferred

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Curtis Food Recruiters is seeking a Material Planning Manager to lead the material planning function across multiple manufacturing facilities. The role ensures material availability, optimizes inventory, and supports production objectives through strategic planning and procurement.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in material planning or purchasing with MRP systems, 5+ years in manufacturing, and 3+ years of leadership, plus a Bachelor's in a related field and APICS preferred.