Senior Materials & Planning Leader - Epicor Kinetic

Sanders Industries Holdings; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Retirement matching

Job summary

KMM Precision Memory in New Britain, CT is seeking a Senior Manager of Materials & Planning to lead materials management, production planning, procurement, and inventory control. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution to improve delivery performance and inventory efficiency.

The successful candidate will drive Epicor Kinetic ERP optimization, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration to support customer deliveries and business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in materials planning, procurement, or supply chain roles.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, inventory management, purchasing, scheduling, and ERP systems.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification and experience with Epicor Kinetic ERP.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials planning to ensure timely availability of components and finished goods.
• Oversee development and maintenance of MRP, production and material requirements plans.
• Establish and maintain disciplined MRP processes within Epicor Kinetic.
• Direct Buyer/Planner team in reviewing MRP, shortages, and procurement activities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Programs for realistic production schedules.
• Identify material constraints and supply risks affecting deliveries.
• Maintain planning parameters, lead times, and safety stock policies.
• Support SIOP activities to align demand, supply, and capacity.
• Oversee purchasing for components and materials; ensure supplier compliance.

Skills

Materials planning

Procurement

Inventory management

ERP systems

MRP

Supplier management

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification

Tools

Epicor Kinetic ERP

Excel

Job description

KMM Precision Memory in New Britain, CT is seeking a Senior Manager of Materials & Planning to lead materials management, production planning, procurement, and inventory control. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution to improve delivery performance and inventory efficiency.

The successful candidate will drive Epicor Kinetic ERP optimization, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration to support customer deliveries and business growth.