Senior Material & Supply Chain Planner (SAP-EWM)

Array Tech, Inc.; New Mexico; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Array Tech, Inc. seeks a Sr. Material Management Specialist to own procurement and planning for raw materials and components at the Albuquerque Manufacturing Facility.

You will forecast, procure, manage coil/parts inventories, and coordinate with SAP EWM, PP, WM, and MM processes while driving cross‑functional collaboration. The role emphasizes data‑driven decision making, vendor negotiation, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and logistics teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5–10+ years of experience in materials management, procurement, or supply chain.
• Strong SAP experience, especially in material master, purchasing, and inventory modules.
• Hands‑on SAP experience in purchasing, material master, inventory, receipts, or related materials‑management transactions.
• Deep understanding of steel coil, slitting, and metal processing workflows.
• Proven ability to manage complex vendor networks and logistics.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting, inventory optimization, and safety stock planning.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Coil Purchasing & Forecasting — Issue purchase orders to mills based on forecasted demand and production schedules.
• Inventory Optimization & Forecast Analysis — Compare coil and stamped‑part inventory against forecast, demand variability, lead times, and safety stock targets to determine optimal order quantities and inventory levels.
• Material Certification Management — Receive, verify, and enter material certifications into SAP; ensure compliance with all metallurgical and dimensional requirements.
• Slitting & Processing Coordination — Notify on‑campus processors when material is approved for slitting and shipment.
• Invoice Approval — Review and approve invoices from mills and processors for accuracy and contract compliance.
• Vendor PO Management — Create POs and monitor contracts for mills, processors, and all material‑related vendors.
• Rail Logistics Oversight — Track coil shipments on the railroad.
• Demurrage Prevention — Monitor railcar status and proactively manage unloading schedules to avoid demurrage fees.
• Purchased Parts Procurement — Manage component commodities through demand planning, inventory level optimization, and safety stock governance.
• Quality Issue Resolution — Support Quality in resolving mill‑related quality issues; coordinate corrective actions and documentation.
• Scrap Management — Oversee scrap handling at the mill processor, ensuring accurate reporting and cost recovery.
• Plan and forecast material requirements aligned with production schedules.
• Coordinate with production, logistics, and supply chain teams.
• Generate SAP reports (stock status, consumption trends, supplier performance).
• Ensure accuracy of inventory, purchase orders, and financial data.
• Support SAP upgrades, enhancements, or integrations with other modules (e.g., PP, WM/EWM).
• Train team members on SAP EWM processes and best practices.
• Act as a subject matter expert for troubleshooting issues.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory optimization

Vendor relationship management

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Logistics coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Operations / Engineering

Tools

SAP (EWM)

SAP MM

SAP PP

SAP WM

Job description

Array Tech, Inc. seeks a Sr. Material Management Specialist to own procurement and planning for raw materials and components at the Albuquerque Manufacturing Facility.

You will forecast, procure, manage coil/parts inventories, and coordinate with SAP EWM, PP, WM, and MM processes while driving cross‑functional collaboration. The role emphasizes data‑driven decision making, vendor negotiation, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and logistics teams.