Analyst, Material Planning

Dell Technologies•Franklin, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Analyst, Material Planning is responsible for ensuring the timely availability, movement, and control of materials needed to support manufacturing, fulfillment, and customer commitments. As a key operational leader within Production Control, this role drives material execution, inventory management, order prioritization, and cross-functional coordination across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics, Procurement, and Planning. The position is based in Franklin, Massachusetts, and calls for strong analytical capabilities, operational judgment, and proactive resolution of complex material challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The analyst influences across organizations, manages critical escalations, and develops sustainable processes to improve operational performance. The role requires anticipating issues before they affect production, influencing teams without direct authority, driving execution during escalations, and continuously improving processes that support manufacturing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience in Material Planning, Production Control, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, or Inventory Management.
Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and material planning principles.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification.
Experience within high-volume manufacturing or technology industries.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Manage material availability to support production schedules, customer demand, and revenue commitments.
Analyze supply and demand requirements to identify shortages, excess inventory, and potential risks.
Coordinate material allocation and prioritization across multiple business requirements.
Monitor and manage execution against production plans, build schedules, and shipment commitments.
Maintain accurate inventory positions through regular analysis, audits, and transaction reviews.
Drive actions to reduce aged, excess, and obsolete inventory.
Coordinate inventory transfers between manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution locations.
Ensure compliance with inventory control processes and material handling requirements.
Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Logistics teams to resolve material constraints.
Lead material readiness reviews for critical programs, customer orders, and production builds.
Facilitate communication between stakeholders to align priorities and execution plans.
Support engineering change implementation and material disposition activities.
Lead resolution efforts for material shortages, supply disruptions, fulfillment challenges, and customer escalations.
Assess operational risks and develop mitigation plans to protect production and customer commitments.
Escalate issues appropriately while providing actionable recommendations and recovery plans.
Support executive and customer-facing updates regarding material availability and delivery risks.
Identify opportunities to improve material planning processes, inventory management, and operational efficiency.
Develop reporting, metrics, and dashboards to improve visibility and decision-making.
Drive process standardization and documentation across Production Control activities.
Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives.