Production & Materials Controls Manager

HumCap; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HumCap is seeking a Production Planning & Materials Manager to lead production scheduling, material planning, inventory control, and supply chain execution for a high-volume electronics manufacturing operation.

You will ensure materials are available when needed, production schedules are met, inventory is optimized, and customer delivery commitments are achieved while leading a team of planners and collaborating with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in production planning or supply chain operations.
• Experience leading planners, schedulers, or material teams.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems; SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning and scheduling to meet demand and on-time delivery.
• Manage material planning and inventory control for uninterrupted operations.
• Drive MRP/ERP processes, maintaining accurate inventory, BOM, and planning data.
• Mitigate supply chain risks including shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Warehouse, Manufacturing, and Customer teams to ensure material flow.
• Monitor inventory performance, stock accuracy, cycle counts, and working capital metrics.
• Develop and track KPIs including on-time delivery, inventory turns, and shortage management.
• Support capacity planning and production loading to optimize resources.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of planners and material control professionals.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to resolve production and supply chain challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our client is seeking a Production Planning & Materials Manager to lead production scheduling, material planning, inventory control, and supply chain execution for a high-volume electronics manufacturing operation.

This role is responsible for ensuring materials are available when needed, production schedules are met, inventory levels are optimized, and customer delivery commitments are achieved. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in production planning, MRP/ERP systems, inventory management, and cross-functional manufacturing operations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead production planning and scheduling activities to support customer demand and on-time delivery commitments
• Manage material planning and inventory control to ensure uninterrupted production operations
• Drive MRP/ERP planning processes, maintaining accurate inventory, BOM, and planning data
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence
• Coordinate closely with Procurement, Warehouse, Manufacturing, and Customer teams to maintain material flow and production readiness
• Monitor inventory performance, stock accuracy, cycle counts, and working capital metrics
• Develop and track KPIs including on-time delivery, inventory turns, production plan adherence, and shortage management
• Support capacity planning and production loading to optimize manufacturing resources
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to resolve production and supply chain challenges
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of planners and material control professionals

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in production planning, materials management, inventory control, or supply chain operations
• Previous leadership experience managing planners, schedulers, buyers, or material control teams
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of production planning, inventory management, demand and supply balancing, and shop floor operations
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across multiple departments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Electronics manufacturing, EMS, or contract manufacturing experience
• SAP expertise
• Experience supporting plant start-up, expansion, or ramp-up initiatives
• APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP)
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma training
• Experience working within ISO or quality-driven manufacturing environments

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a global technology manufacturer supporting high-growth industries
• Play a key leadership role in production and supply chain operations
• Work in a fast-paced environment with significant operational impactOpportunity to support facility growth and manufacturing expansion