Senior Materials Planning Manager

Crusoe; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Restricted Stock Units

Paid time off & holidays

Health, dental & vision insurance

HSA contributions

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Crusoe is seeking a Manager of Material Planning to lead our material planning function for manufacturing. You will balance customer demand, supplier performance, and production schedules to ensure timely procurement and inventory availability, while optimizing levels and continuity of supply.

The role requires 8+ years in material planning with 3+ years of people leadership. You will manage ERP/MRP systems and drive Lean improvements across Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in material planning, supply planning, inventory management, production planning, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of direct people management experience leading material planning, inventory planning, or supply chain teams.
• Experience managing Material Requirements Planning (MRP), inventory planning, supply planning, and replenishment strategies within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar enterprise planning platforms.Oracle, Microsoft Dyn
• Strong analytical skills with experience using Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (such as Power BI or Tableau) to analyze inventory performance and support data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier-related risks, balance competing business priorities, and collaborate effectively across Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence principles to improve inventory performance, material flow, and planning accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Material Planning Team – Hire, mentor, coach, and develop a team of Material Planners while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Own Material Planning Strategy – Develop and execute material planning processes that ensure production has the right materials available at the right time while optimizing inventory levels and minimizing shortages.
• Manage Inventory Health – Lead a Clear To Build forum, monitor inventory performance, safety stock, reorder points, excess inventory, and obsolete materials to balance supply continuity with inventory investment.
• Own Supply Readiness – Partner with suppliers, Procurement and Strategic Sourcing teams to proactively identify supplier constraints, mitigate supply risks, and develop recovery plans for critical materials.
• Collaborate Across Functions – Work closely with Production Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, Quality, and Program Management to align material availability with production schedules and business priorities.
• Support New Product Introductions (NPI) – Coordinate material readiness for new product launches by partnering with Engineering, Sourcing, and Suppliers to ensure timely procurement and inventory availability.
• Leverage ERP & Planning Systems – Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage material requirements, purchase recommendations, inventory planning, and supply planning while identifying opportunities to improve system accuracy and efficiency.
• Monitor Supply Chain Performance – Track key performance indicators including material availability, inventory turns, supplier delivery performance, inventory accuracy, shortages, and material planning effectiveness while driving corrective actions.
• Drive Continuous Improvement – Develop scalable planning processes, reporting, and standard work that improve operational efficiency and support Crusoe's rapidly growing manufacturing footprint.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Power BI

Job description

Crusoe is seeking a Manager of Material Planning to lead our material planning function for manufacturing. You will balance customer demand, supplier performance, and production schedules to ensure timely procurement and inventory availability, while optimizing levels and continuity of supply.

The role requires 8+ years in material planning with 3+ years of people leadership. You will manage ERP/MRP systems and drive Lean improvements across Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations.