Materials & Production Planning Manager

Isola Group; Ridgeway (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced materials for printed circuit boards seeks a Materials Planning Leader to oversee end-to-end planning and production processes. This hands-on leadership role will enhance operational efficiency and drive improvements in material planning for a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in material planning, production scheduling, procurement, and inventory management.
• Experience in high-mix, short-lead-time manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of procurement accounting practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant-level materials functions: production scheduling, planning, inventory control.
• Drive improvements in material planning processes to reduce cost and improve service.
• Manage supplier performance, logistics coordination, and service-level agreements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Engineering, or Business

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred)

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Job Description

Posted Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Compensation:$90,000 – $120,000

Company Overview:
Isola is a global leader in advanced materials for printed circuit boards (PCBs), enabling innovation across electronics. Our Ridgeway, SC, facility is critical to our high-mix, short-lead-time manufacturing network.

Role Overview:

This role is responsible for end-to-end materials and production planning, ensuring optimal flow of materials, inventory control, production scheduling, and on-time customer delivery. You will lead warehouse operations, procurement scheduling, and act as a key contributor in cross-functional initiatives, including S&OP.

This role requires both strategic planning and daily execution oversight in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead plant-level materials functions: production scheduling, planning, inventory control, shipping/receiving, and warehouse operations
• Optimize material flow,warehouse layout, and Kanban/WIP staging to support lean, just-in-time production
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Plant Operations to meet On-Time Delivery (OTD), lead time, and inventory goals
• Drive improvements in material planning processes to reduce cost, improve service, and support Sales-to-Service performance
• Maintain inventory accuracy via cycle counts and lead the annual physical inventory process
• Manage supplier performance, logistics coordination, and service-level agreements as needed
• Provide daily leadership and direction to the materials and scheduling team members.
• Support and improve the S&OP process through forecasting, scenario planning, and execution alignment
• Monitor and communicate risks and mitigation plans for critical material shortages.
• Drive root cause problem-solving, process standardization, and visual management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Engineering, or Business
• 5+ years of experience inmaterial planning, production scheduling, procurement, and inventory management
• Experience in high-mix, short-lead-time manufacturing environments
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a collaborative management style
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Familiarity with Kanban, Lean principles, and visual management systems
• Knowledge of procurement accounting practices is a plus
• Proven ability to lead cost and process improvement initiatives
• Results-driven, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic manufacturing environment

Why Join Isola?

This is a hands-on leadership role in a plant that plays a critical role in delivering high-performance materials to global technology customers. You'll be part of a small, agile team with visibility to leadership and meaningful impact on customer success.