Senior Materials Management Analyst

Jobtailor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Materials Planner in the United States to coordinate material, production, assembly, and test plans aligned with demand and AOP targets. You will manage material requirements, ensure ERP/SAP data integrity, and optimize inventory and service levels.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sourcing teams, plus lean improvement activities and data-driven decision making. A strong background in ERP/SAP and CPIM is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field required.
• 3+ years in materials management, production planning, or manufacturing operations.
• Proficient with ERP/SAP systems and advanced planning tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• CPIM certification is valued.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement exposure valued.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute integrated material, production, assembly, and test plans aligned with demand, backlog, and AOP targets.
• Analyze material requirements and ensure timely component and resource availability for production and testing.
• Maintain material master data accuracy, planning parameters, and ERP/SAP integrity.
• Support PFEP, stocking, and replenishment strategies to optimize inventory and service levels.
• Create detailed assembly and test plans coordinating labor, equipment, tooling, and materials.
• Monitor production, assembly, and test execution to identify gaps and risks.
• Investigate and resolve material constraints and manufacturing issues; recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Strategic Sourcing on NPI, transitions, and design changes.
• Analyze MOQ, EOQ, and lot-sizing with sourcing to resolve variances.
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean initiatives across materials and operations.
• Prepare and maintain reports on materials status, production performance, and schedule adherence.
• Provide process guidance and training to planning, assembly, and test staff as needed.
• Support supply chain planning and execution, manage materials planning, and resolve issues.
• Report directly to the Planning Manager.

Skills

Materials Management

Production Planning

ERP/SAP Proficiency

Analytical Thinking

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Engineering/Business

CPIM Certification

Tools

Advanced Planning Tools

Job description

• Develop, maintain, and execute integrated material, production, assembly, and test plans aligned with demand, backlog, and AOP targets


• Analyze material requirements and ensure timely availability of components and resources to support production and testing schedules


• Maintain material master data accuracy, planning parameters, and ERP/SAP system integrity


• Support PFEP, stocking, and replenishment strategies (push/pull) to optimize inventory and service levels


• Create detailed assembly and test plans, coordinating labor, equipment, tooling, and materials with manufacturing teams


• Monitor production, assembly, and test execution to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities


• Investigate and resolve material constraints, production issues, and testing discrepancies; recommend corrective actions


• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Strategic Sourcing, and Commodity Management on NPI, transitions, and design changes


• Analyze MOQ, EOQ, and lot-sizing parameters and work with sourcing teams to resolve variances


• Participate in continuous improvement and lean initiatives across materials and operations


• Prepare and maintain reports and metrics related to materials status, production performance, and schedule adherence


• Provide process guidance and training support to planning, assembly, and test personnel as needed


• Support and improve the supply chain planning and execution process, manage materials planning, and resolve supply chain issues


• Report directly to the Planning Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field


• 3+ years of experience in materials management, production planning, or manufacturing operations


• Proficiency with ERP/SAP systems and advanced planning tools


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills


• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration capabilities


• CPIM or similar supply chain certification (valued)


• Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies (valued)


• Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in materials management and production planning, with a strong focus on ERP/SAP systems, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize supply chain processes and improve operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Materials Management


• Production Planning


• ERP/SAP Proficiency


• Analytical Problem-Solving


• CPIM Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Materials Analysis


• Production Scheduling


• Inventory Optimization


• Data-Driven Decision-Making


• Lean Manufacturing

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication


• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPIM Certification

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain Management


• Continuous Improvement


• Manufacturing Operations


• Material Master Data


• NPI

Tools & Technologies

• Advanced Planning Tools