Transformers Materials Manager — Global Planning & MRP

Gigaenergy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity

401(k) with employer match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Giga Energy is seeking a Materials Manager for Transformers in Houston to own BOM accuracy, lead material planning across contract manufacturers, and manage tariff exposure. You’ll synchronize production with supply partners, drive risk management, and optimize inventory health in a fast-moving AI infrastructure environment.

The role interfaces with Procurement, Production, Engineering, and Operations, requiring strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration for on-time delivery and

Qualifications

• 7+ years in materials management, production planning, or supply chain in transformer or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Hands-on BOM management, MRP/ERP systems, and master scheduling experience.
• Experience with long-lead materials and tariff/trade compliance knowledge cannot be overlooked.

Responsibilities

• Own BOM accuracy and structure for transformer products in the ERP/MRP system.
• Translate production schedule into materials requirements and supplier releases.
• Manage ECO impact on transformer inventory and open orders.
• Support New Product Introduction with long-lead components ordered early.
• Build and maintain the master production schedule (MPS) for the transformer line.
• Coordinate build schedules with contract manufacturers.
• Participate in S&OP/demand planning to align production with forecasts.
• Own inventory strategy including safety stock and build-to-order vs build-to-stock decisions.
• Manage kitting and staging for transformer builds.
• Track inventory health: turns, E&O, and cycle count accuracy.
• Manage lead times and allocation for long-lead items; balance schedules during shortages.
• Identify and mitigate single-source and geopolitical risks across the supply base.
• Coordinate materials flow and tariff planning across facilities; evaluate cost-saving strategies.

Skills

Materials management

Production planning

Supply chain

BOM management

MRP/ERP systems

Master scheduling

Tariff knowledge

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Giga Energy is seeking a Materials Manager for Transformers in Houston to own BOM accuracy, lead material planning across contract manufacturers, and manage tariff exposure. You’ll synchronize production with supply partners, drive risk management, and optimize inventory health in a fast-moving AI infrastructure environment.

The role interfaces with Procurement, Production, Engineering, and Operations, requiring strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration for on-time delivery and