Materials Planning & Logistics Lead (SAP) – Manufacturing

TK Elevator GmbH; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TK Airport Solutions, Inc. is seeking a skilled MPO Manager in Fort Worth, TX to oversee material planning, procurement, and logistics for manufacturing operations. You will drive supplier performance, ensure material availability, and coordinate cross-functional teams to optimize inventory and flow.

The role emphasizes leadership in a dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement, KPI monitoring, and collaboration across Engineering, Finance, and Warehouse functions.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of material master/purchasing data, purchase order management, MRP, inventory planning, and material availability processes.
• Knowledge of inbound/outbound transportation and logistics processes.
• Experience managing supplier delivery performance and material shortages.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional activities involving Engineering, Procurement, Planning, Quality, Finance, Warehouse, and Logistics.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, escalation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple material priorities in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Purchasing and Transportation/Logistics teams to support manufacturing requirements.
• Implement approved supplier, pricing, lead-time and purchasing information; ensure purchases are authorized before release.
• Manage supplier delivery performance, purchase orders, material shortages, and recovery plans to prevent production disruptions.
• Coordinate pricing discrepancies and commercial or payment-term issues with Procurement and Finance.
• Develop inventory and safety-stock strategies based on demand, lead time, supply variability, and business needs.
• Analyze material demand, inventory performance, and excess, obsolete, or slow-moving materials.
• Partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, and Warehouse to improve inventory accuracy and material flow.
• Lead inbound supplier and outbound customer logistics coordination.
• Resolve transportation issues and improve delivery performance, reliability, and cost.
• Lead MPO and logistics personnel, establish priorities, monitor KPIs, and support employee development.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Excel

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Tools

SAP / ERP

Job description

TK Airport Solutions, Inc. is seeking a skilled MPO Manager in Fort Worth, TX to oversee material planning, procurement, and logistics for manufacturing operations. You will drive supplier performance, ensure material availability, and coordinate cross-functional teams to optimize inventory and flow.

The role emphasizes leadership in a dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement, KPI monitoring, and collaboration across Engineering, Finance, and Warehouse functions.