Senior Material Planner

Modine Manufacturing Company; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Short Term Disability (company paid)

Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company is seeking a Senior Material Planner to lead material planning and supply coordination, ensuring uninterrupted production and optimized inventory across operations. You will drive planning strategies, mitigate supply risks, and support operational and financial goals in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

The role requires advanced analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and extensive experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and Excel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in material planning or related field
• Advanced understanding of planning, inventory optimization, and manufacturing support
• Proficient in ERP (SAP/Oracle) and advanced Excel/data analysis
• Proven ability to manage complex planning and resolve supply chain issues
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Experience supporting S&OP or production scheduling preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead material planning for product lines and operations
• Develop strategies to balance inventory, production continuity, and demand
• Monitor inventory, demand variability, supplier lead times and capacity
• Collaborate with procurement, production, logistics and demand planning
• Resolve material shortages, schedule disruptions, and supplier issues
• Support S&OP and integrated planning through data analysis
• Lead inventory optimization to improve turns and reduce obsolescence
• Maintain planning data in ERP systems for accuracy
• Develop and improve planning processes and reporting tools
• Mentor junior planners and promote best practices
• Communicate risks and planning recommendations to management

Skills

Material planning

Supply chain

Inventory optimization

ERP systems

Excel / data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

S&OP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

APICS CPIM or CSCP preferred

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 Senior Material Planner is responsible for leading material planning and supply coordination activities to ensure uninterrupted production, optimized inventory levels, and efficient material flow across operations. This role serves as a key supply chain partner, driving planning strategies, mitigating supply risks, and supporting operational and financial objectives. The position requires advanced analytical capabilities, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage complex planning activities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead material planning activities for assigned product lines, business units, or manufacturing operations
• Develop and execute material planning strategies to balance inventory optimization, production continuity, and customer demand requirements
• Monitor and analyze inventory levels, demand variability, supplier lead times, and capacity constraints to proactively manage supply risks
• Collaborate with procurement, production, logistics, and demand planning teams to align material availability with operational priorities
• Drive resolution of critical material shortages, schedule disruptions, and supplier performance issues
• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and integrated planning activities through data analysis and supply recommendations
• Lead inventory optimization initiatives aimed at improving inventory turns, reducing excess inventory, and minimizing obsolescence
• Maintain and validate planning data within ERP and planning systems to ensure data integrity and planning accuracy
• Develop and improve planning processes, reporting tools, and standard operating procedures
• Mentor and support junior planners and team members, promoting best practices and operational consistency
• Communicate material risks, supply constraints, and planning recommendations to management and key stakeholders

Required Education & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in material planning, supply chain, inventory management, or manufacturing operations
• Advanced understanding of material planning, inventory optimization, and manufacturing support processes
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel/data analysis skills
• Proven ability to manage complex planning activities and resolve supply chain challenges
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and support strategic operational decisions
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Experience supporting S&OP, integrated business planning, or production scheduling processes preferred

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred
• Professional certifications (e.g., APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP) preferred

Why Choose Modine?

Health & Well-being:

• 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)

Financial Benefits:

• 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short Term Disability (company paid)
• Long Term Disability

Work-Life Balance:

• Competitive time-off policies
• Tuition Reimbursement

To view full benefits information:MyModine Benefits

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 $85,000 to $128,000. 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.