Materials Planning Manager

Bloom Energy; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 101,600 - 146,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous mental health support services

Legal services

Virtual physical therapy access

Fertility and family forming benefits

Job summary

Bloom Energy is seeking a Materials Planning Manager to lead materials planning operations in Newark, DE. This role involves strategic planning, MRP system oversight, and cross-functional leadership to ensure efficient material flow and inventory optimization.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and extensive experience in materials planning, complemented by proven leadership skills. The position offers competitive benefits including health plans, retirement contributions, and mental health services.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in materials planning, production scheduling, or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience managing planning or supply chain teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of material planning strategies.
• Oversee the performance and accuracy of the MRP planning system.
• Improve MRP signals and item master attributes.
• Streamline purchase order generation signals.
• Mitigate material shortages and supply risks.
• Create and manage material dashboards.
• Establish and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Drive improvements in inventory turns and accuracy.
• Ensure on-hand inventory aligns with business needs.
• Partner across teams for accurate demand signals.
• Collaborate with operations leadership for scalability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of material planners.

Skills

Materials planning

Production scheduling

Supply chain management

Team leadership

ERP/MRP systems

Advanced Excel skills

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Materials Planning Manager to lead the end-to-end materials planning function in Newark, DE. This fully on-site, in‑office role reports to the Senior Manager of Material Planning & Purchasing and drives alignment between Production Control, Procurement, and Production Scheduling to ensure material availability while optimizing inventory investment.

Role and Responsibilities

• Strategic Materials Planning: Lead the development and execution of material planning strategies that support SIOP plans and production schedules.
• MRP System Oversight: Oversee the performance and accuracy of the MRP planning system, ensuring data integrity and effective planning parameters.
• Planning Accuracy Enhancement: Improve MRP signals, item master attributes, safety stock policies, and order parameters to enhance planning accuracy.
• Purchase Order Automation: Streamline purchase order generation signals to improve planning automation and system‑driven decision making.
• Supply Risk Mitigation: Take proactive action to mitigate material shortages and supply risks.
• Dashboard Management: Create and manage material dashboards, ensuring timely material availability.
• Inventory Strategy and Optimization: Establish and maintain optimal inventory levels to reduce costs while preventing stockouts, balancing supply with demand.
• Inventory Health Improvements: Drive improvements in inventory turns, inventory accuracy, and overall inventory health.
• Stock Alignment: Ensure on‑hand inventory quantities align with Square set requirements to reduce waste while meeting business needs.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership: Partner with MRP Control, Production Control, Procurement, and Scheduling teams to ensure accurate demand signals and efficient material flow.
• Operations Collaboration: Collaborate with operations leadership to support business growth and operational scalability.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of material planners to drive high performance and accountability; establish team KPIs aligned with organizational supply chain goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in materials planning, production scheduling, or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience managing planning or supply chain teams.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.

EEO Statement

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless undue hardship would result.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with significant employer contribution.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Generous mental health support services.
• Legal services.
• Virtual physical therapy access.
• Fertility and family forming benefits.

Salary Range: $101,600.00 - $146,400.00