MP&L Manager

Modine; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with EMP

Job summary

Modine is seeking an MP&L Manager to lead material planning, inventory control, and logistics coordination to support production and delivery performance. The role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to drive operational performance in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

Responsibilities include overseeing planning teams, ensuring material availability, and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in material planning, logistics, inventory management, or operations management.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, logistics operations, and material planning processes.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle or similar) and strong Excel/data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee material planning, inventory control, logistics coordination and material flow operations to support production and customer demand.
• Lead MP&L personnel through coaching, training and performance management.
• Ensure material availability aligns with production schedules and inventory targets.
• Monitor KPIs related to inventory accuracy, material availability, freight costs and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with procurement, warehouse, production, logistics and demand planning teams for end-to-end alignment.
• Oversee inventory optimization to reduce excess, minimize shortages and improve turns.
• Maintain data and reporting within ERP and planning systems to support decisions.
• Support S&OP and integrated business planning processes.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelors in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™ means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com .

Position Description

The MP&L (Materials Planning & Logistics) Manager is responsible for overseeing material planning, inventory management, logistics coordination and supply chain execution to support operational efficiency and customer delivery performance. This role leads planning and logistics teams, manages inventory and material flow strategies and ensures alignment between supply chain operations and business objectives. The position requires strong leadership, analytical capabilities and the ability to drive operational performance in a fast-paced manufacturing or distribution environment.

Key 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 key performance indicators (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 Sales & Operations Planning (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

Required Education & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in material planning logistics inventory management supply chain or operations management
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience required
• Strong understanding of inventory management logistics operations and material planning processes
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP Oracle or similar) and strong Excel/data analysis skills
• Strong leadership analytical organizational and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive operational execution in a dynamic environment
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience supporting manufacturing automotive aerospace or distribution operations preferred
• Familiarity with S&OP or integrated business planning processes preferred

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management Operations Management Business Engineering or related field required

Why Choose Modine?

• Day One
  • Competitive health dental & vision insurance coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
• After 90 days of continuous employment
  • Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
    • 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
    • 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
  • Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)
• 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

Modine is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law Modine provides a competitive benefit package which could include paid vacation short term disability 401(k) health dental vision life insurance flex spending benefits tuition reimbursement Health Savings Account and much more Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.

The salary range for this position is estimated in good faith to be $120,000 - $140,000. The specific offer will depend on the candidate's qualifications experience and other job related considerations but will be within the stated range. Where required by applicable law a general description of benefits and other compensation offered for this role is also provided or made available.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.