S&OP-Driven Materials & Planning Lead

Hubbell Incorporated; Archdale (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Materials & Planning Manager to lead demand, production, and materials planning for timely material availability and aligned supply with forecasted demand. This role will partner with Production, Operations, Sales and Purchasing to synchronize demand signals, capacity, and inventory.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive S&OP/IBP experience, strong leadership, and a track record of improving forecast accuracy and service levels at a manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in demand planning, production planning, and materials management.
• 2–4 years of experience leading and managing planners.
• Strong understanding of S&OP / IBP.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and forecasting.
• Ability to balance service, inventory, and cost.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing supply disruptions and variability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and coach a team of demand, production, and materials planners.
• Establish clear roles, performance expectations, and development plans.
• Drive accountability for forecast accuracy, schedule attainment, inventory performance, and customer service.
• Own the demand planning process, including forecast development, review, and alignment with Sales and business leaders.
• Translate demand forecasts into production and material plans.
• Lead alignment of demand, supply, capacity, and inventory through structured planning processes (S&OP/IBP).
• Direct materials planning activities to support production schedules, customer demand, and business priorities.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Operations, Production, and Sales to ensure material availability and supply continuity.
• Develop inventory strategies including safety stock policies, inventory optimization, and excess/obsolete inventory reduction.
• Balance inventory investment with service level and operational performance objectives.
• Lead resolution of material shortages, supply disruptions, and expedited requirements.
• Proactively identify supply, capacity, and inventory risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure timely response to issues impacting production schedules or customer commitments.
• Monitor and improve key metrics including forecast accuracy, inventory turns, on-time delivery, schedule attainment, backlog, and past-due orders.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning, inventory, and materials management processes.
• Enhance planning capabilities through effective use of ERP/MRP systems and tools.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and process standardization efforts.
• Serve as the key link between commercial and operational teams, ensuring alignment of customer demand, supply capabilities, and business objectives.

Skills

Forecasting

Demand planning

Production planning

Materials management

S&OP/IBP

ERP/MRP systems

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Operations

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Materials & Planning Manager to lead demand, production, and materials planning for timely material availability and aligned supply with forecasted demand. This role will partner with Production, Operations, Sales and Purchasing to synchronize demand signals, capacity, and inventory.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive S&OP/IBP experience, strong leadership, and a track record of improving forecast accuracy and service levels at a manufacturing site.