Materials Planning Manager

NextGenEnergyJobs; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard company benefits

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs seeks a seasoned Materials Planning leader to drive MRP accuracy, inventory optimization, and production scheduling in a manufacturing setting. You will guide data-driven strategies, oversee ERP/MRP configurations, and lead a planning team to ensure reliable material availability.

Responsibilities include enhancing inventory turns, reducing stockouts, and aligning on-hand quantities with square set requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5–7 years in materials planning, production scheduling, or manufacturing SCM.
• 3–5 years leading planning or supply chain teams.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of material planning strategies for SIOP and production schedules.
• Oversee MRP system performance and data integrity.
• Improve MRP signals, item master attributes, safety stock policies, and order parameters.
• Streamline purchase order generation signals for automation.
• Mitigate material shortages and supply risks.
• Create and manage material dashboards for timely availability.
• Establish optimal inventory levels to reduce costs and prevent stockouts.
• Reduce excess and obsolete inventory while maintaining continuity.
• Improve inventory turns and accuracy.
• Ensure on-hand quantities align with square set requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

• Lead the development and execution of material planning strategies that support SIOP plans and production schedules.
• Oversee the performance and accuracy of the MRP planning system, ensuring data integrity and effective planning parameters.
• Improve MRP signals, item master attributes, safety stock policies, and order parameters to enhance planning accuracy.
• Streamline purchase order generation signals to improve planning automation and system driven decision making.
• Take proactive action to mitigate material shortages and supply risks.
• 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.
• Develop strategies to reduce excess and obsolete inventory while maintaining supply continuity.
• Drive improvements in inventory turns, inventory accuracy, and overall inventory health.
• Ensure on hand inventory quantities align with square set requirements to reduce waste while meeting business needs.

Requirements

• 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 related in a manufacturing environment.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience managing planning or supply chain teams.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills required.
• Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.