Strategic Material Planner: Inventory & Supply Chain

Modine Manufacturing Company; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement plan with company-mą

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company in Grand Prairie, Texas is seeking a Material Planner to lead material planning and supply coordination across operations. This role aims to optimize inventory, ensure uninterrupted production, and drive cross-functional collaboration with procurement, production, and logistics.

You will monitor inventory levels, lead times, and demand signals, develop planning strategies, and resolve shortages or schedule disruptions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPIM/CSCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead material planning activities for assigned product lines and operations.
• Develop and execute material planning strategies to balance inventory optimization, production continuity, and customer demand requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels, demand variability, supplier lead times, and capacity constraints to proactively manage supply risks.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, logistics, and demand planning teams to align material availability with operational priorities.
• Drive resolution of material shortages, schedule disruptions, and supplier performance issues.
• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and integrated planning activities through data analysis and supply recommendations.
• Lead inventory optimization initiatives aimed at improving inventory turns, reducing excess inventory, and minimizing obsolescence.
• Maintain and validate planning data within ERP and planning systems to ensure data integrity and planning accuracy.
• Develop and improve planning processes, reporting tools, and standard operating procedures.
• Mentor and support junior planners and team members, promoting best practices and operational consistency.
• Communicate material risks, supply constraints, and planning recommendations to management and key stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

ERP understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

APICS CPIM/CSCP certification preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Modine Manufacturing Company in Grand Prairie, Texas is seeking a Material Planner to lead material planning and supply coordination across operations. This role aims to optimize inventory, ensure uninterrupted production, and drive cross-functional collaboration with procurement, production, and logistics.

You will monitor inventory levels, lead times, and demand signals, develop planning strategies, and resolve shortages or schedule disruptions.