MP&L Leader: Inventory & Logistics Excellence

Modine Manufacturing Company; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Retirement plan

Life Insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company in Minnesota seeks an MP&L Manager to oversee material planning, inventory control, logistics coordination, and supply chain execution. Lead analysts and planners, ensure on-time delivery, optimize inventory, and align operations with business goals while driving continuous improvement.

Candidates should have 5+ years in planning or logistics, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), strong leadership, and excellent analytics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in material planning, logistics, inventory management, supply chain, or operations management.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and strong Excel/data analysis skills.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or distribution operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage material planning, inventory control, logistics coordination, and material flow operations to support production and customer demand.
• Lead and develop MP&L personnel, including analysts, planners, and logistics staff, through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Ensure material availability aligns with production schedules, inventory targets, and operational requirements.
• Monitor and improve KPIs related to inventory accuracy, material availability, freight costs, and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with procurement, warehouse, production, logistics, and demand planning teams to ensure end-to-end supply chain alignment.
• Oversee inventory optimization initiatives to reduce excess inventory, minimize shortages, and improve inventory turns.
• Identify and resolve operational issues related to material shortages, supply disruptions, logistics delays, or planning constraints.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning accuracy, process efficiency, and supply chain performance.
• Maintain accurate data and reporting within ERP and planning systems to support operational decision-making.
• Support S&OP and integrated business planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, inventory control standards, and operational policies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning activities related to MP&L operations.

Skills

Material planning

Logistics management

Supply chain

Leadership

ERP (SAP/Oracle)

Excel/data analysis

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Modine Manufacturing Company in Minnesota seeks an MP&L Manager to oversee material planning, inventory control, logistics coordination, and supply chain execution. Lead analysts and planners, ensure on-time delivery, optimize inventory, and align operations with business goals while driving continuous improvement.

Candidates should have 5+ years in planning or logistics, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), strong leadership, and excellent analytics.