Materials & Supply Chain Leader: SAP & Planning

Hubbell Lighting Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Materials Manager to lead a team overseeing Production Planning/Scheduling and Purchasing. You will drive material availability, optimize inventory, and align demand with capacity using SAP MM/PP and MRP. The role emphasizes ERP initiatives, supplier collaboration, and continuous improvement to meet customer commitments.

The position requires 7+ years in materials/supply chain and 3+ years of leadership, plus a bachelor’s in a related field. On-site in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years experience in materials management, supply chain, production planning, purchasing, or manufacturing operations.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing planning, purchasing, scheduling, or materials organizations.
• Experience using SAP within manufacturing environments (MM, PP, MRP).
• Experience leading ERP implementation, deployment, or stabilization efforts.
• Strong understanding of production planning, inventory control, supplier management, and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Production Planning/Scheduling and Purchasing personnel.
• Use SAP MM/PP to manage material availability and support production requirements.
• Oversee daily MRP reviews and resolve planning/supply chain issues.
• Coordinate production schedules with operations for material availability and on-time delivery.
• Manage inventory levels, accuracy, and turns.
• Set planning parameters: lead times, reorder points, safety stock, and master data.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve delivery, reduce lead times, and mitigate risks.
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory optimization and planning accuracy.
• Champion SAP adoption and related organizational changes.
• Analyze capacity constraints and demand changes to develop action plans.
• Monitor KPIs: schedule attainment, inventory, supplier delivery, and service metrics.
• Lead supplier pricing negotiations.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Supplier management

Strategic planning

Team development

Planning

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP MM

SAP PP

MRP

Job description

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Materials Manager to lead a team overseeing Production Planning/Scheduling and Purchasing. You will drive material availability, optimize inventory, and align demand with capacity using SAP MM/PP and MRP. The role emphasizes ERP initiatives, supplier collaboration, and continuous improvement to meet customer commitments.

The position requires 7+ years in materials/supply chain and 3+ years of leadership, plus a bachelor’s in a related field. On-site in the U.S.