MPO Manager TK Airport Solutions, Inc.

TK Elevator; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TK Airport Solutions, Inc. is seeking a skilled MPO Manager in Fort Worth, TX to oversee material planning, procurement, and logistics for manufacturing operations. You will drive supplier performance, ensure material availability, and coordinate cross-functional teams to optimize inventory and flow.

The role emphasizes leadership in a dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement, KPI monitoring, and collaboration across Engineering, Finance, and Warehouse functions.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of material master/purchasing data, purchase order management, MRP, inventory planning, and material availability processes.
• Knowledge of inbound/outbound transportation and logistics processes.
• Experience managing supplier delivery performance and material shortages.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional activities involving Engineering, Procurement, Planning, Quality, Finance, Warehouse, and Logistics.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, escalation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple material priorities in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Purchasing and Transportation/Logistics teams to support manufacturing requirements.
• Implement approved supplier, pricing, lead-time and purchasing information; ensure purchases are authorized before release.
• Manage supplier delivery performance, purchase orders, material shortages, and recovery plans to prevent production disruptions.
• Coordinate pricing discrepancies and commercial or payment-term issues with Procurement and Finance.
• Develop inventory and safety-stock strategies based on demand, lead time, supply variability, and business needs.
• Analyze material demand, inventory performance, and excess, obsolete, or slow-moving materials.
• Partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, and Warehouse to improve inventory accuracy and material flow.
• Lead inbound supplier and outbound customer logistics coordination.
• Resolve transportation issues and improve delivery performance, reliability, and cost.
• Lead MPO and logistics personnel, establish priorities, monitor KPIs, and support employee development.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Excel

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Tools

SAP / ERP

Job description

MPO Manager

TK Airport Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced, results-driven, and highly motivated MPO Manager to join our team in Fort Worth, TX. This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing material planning, operational procurement, and logistics activities to ensure the timely availability of materials needed to support manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, extensive supply chain experience, and a commitment to operational excellence. Working collaboratively across multiple departments, the MPO Manager will play a critical role in optimizing inventory performance, strengthening supplier delivery performance, and ensuring efficient material flow to support production requirements.

About TK Airport Solutions, Inc.

TK Airport Solutions, Inc. is a leader in providing innovative airport products and services. We are deeply committed to operational excellence, safety, and delivering exceptional value to our customers.

Our work environment fosters collaboration, professional growth, and respect for diversity and inclusion. We value individuals who demonstrate initiative, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset while contributing to our shared success.

OVERALL POSITION PURPOSE:

The MPO Manager leads material planning and operational procurement after supplier selection and commercial pricing are established. The role ensures material setup in SAP, purchase order execution, material availability, supplier delivery performance, inventory management, and transportation coordination in support of manufacturing operations.

CORE TASKS:

Purchasing and Material Availability:

• Lead Purchasing and Transportation/Logistics teams to support manufacturing requirements.
• Implement approved supplier, pricing, lead-time and purchasing information; ensure purchases are authorized before release.
• Manage supplier delivery performance, purchase orders, material shortages, and recovery plans to prevent production disruptions.
• Coordinate pricing discrepancies and commercial or payment-term issues with Procurement and Finance.

Inventory Planning and Optimization:

• Develop inventory and safety-stock strategies based on demand, lead time, supply variability, and business needs.
• Analyze material demand, inventory performance, and excess, obsolete, or slow-moving materials.
• Partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, and Warehouse to improve inventory accuracy and material flow.

Logistics and Transportation:

• Lead inbound supplier and outbound customer logistics coordination.
• Resolve transportation issues and improve delivery performance, reliability, and cost.

Leadership and Continuous Improvement:

• Lead MPO and logistics personnel, establish priorities, monitor KPIs, and support employee development.
• Promote positive working relationships and identify material-flow, inventory, transportation, and process improvements.

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION HOLDER:

Experts Know How/Knowledge:

• Strong working knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of material master/purchasing data, purchase order management, MRP, inventory planning, and material availability processes.
• Knowledge of inbound/outbound transportation and logistics processes.
• Experience managing supplier delivery performance and material shortages.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional activities involving Engineering, Procurement, Planning, Quality, Finance, Warehouse, and Logistics.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, escalation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple material priorities in a manufacturing environment.

Expected (Educational) Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in material planning, operational procurement, supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
• Leadership experience managing supply-chain or material-management activities.