Senior Materials Planning Director, AI Server Manufacturing

Foxconn Industrial Internet; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package: health

401K with employer contribution

Life insurance and disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Foxconn Industrial Internet in Houston is seeking a senior leader to head Materials Planning for AI server manufacturing programs. You will align supply with demand, manage shortages, and optimize inventory by partnering with Procurement, Production Planning, Engineering, and global manufacturing sites.

The role requires extensive experience in materials planning, ERP/MRP systems, and BOM management, with a track record leading teams in electronics or high-tech manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 15+ years of materials planning, supply chain, or manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years leading materials planning teams in electronics or high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, inventory planning, BOM management, and supply-demand analysis.
• Experience supporting server, networking, storage, AI infrastructure, or similar enterprise hardware products preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with global customers, suppliers, and manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-level material planning and inventory management.
• Convert customer forecasts, orders, and production schedules into executable material plans.
• Ensure material availability for production and customer deliveries.
• Manage critical component allocation, shortage escalation, and cross-site material transfers.
• Drive material readiness for NPI, production ramp, engineering changes, and product transitions.
• Monitor inventory health, E&O exposure, and NCNR commitments.
• Represent Materials Planning in S&OP and supply review meetings.
• Develop planning processes, KPIs, and team capabilities.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Engineering, and Business Unit leadership to resolve supply constraints and support growth.

Skills

Materials planning

ERP/MRP

Inventory planning

BOM management

Supply-demand analysis

Leadership

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Foxconn Industrial Internet in Houston is seeking a senior leader to head Materials Planning for AI server manufacturing programs. You will align supply with demand, manage shortages, and optimize inventory by partnering with Procurement, Production Planning, Engineering, and global manufacturing sites.

The role requires extensive experience in materials planning, ERP/MRP systems, and BOM management, with a track record leading teams in electronics or high-tech manufacturing.