Lead Material Planner

XNRGY Climate Systems•Mesa, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

XNRGY Climate Solutions is a North American provider of sustainable design and manufacturing of custom air handling and liquid cooling systems. The company serves industries including hyperscale and modular data centers, healthcare, pharmaceutical labs, semiconductor clean rooms, EV battery manufacturing, and life sciences. As part of its U.S. growth, XNRGY is seeking a Lead Material Planner to manage procurement, inventory, and supply chain logistics for materials used in producing custom HVAC systems. The role works closely with production, engineering, and procurement to ensure material availability for production schedules while optimizing inventory levels. The position reports to the Material Planning Manager and leads planning-team process deliverables and KPIs, serving as a subject-matter expert for standard work and process improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain roles, preferably in HVAC or manufacturing.
Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems and inventory management software.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

EPICOR experience.
Knowledge of HVAC systems or manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain material requirements planning (MRP) schedules to ensure materials are available for production on time.
Analyze production schedules and forecasts to determine material needs for upcoming projects.
Collaborate with procurement to order materials, negotiate pricing, and manage supplier lead times.
Monitor inventory to prevent shortages and excess stock, and implement strategies to minimize waste.
Identify and resolve material shortages and supply-chain disruptions that could affect production timelines.
Coordinate with engineering and production teams on changes to design specifications or production schedules.
Track and report metrics including inventory turnover, material cost variances, and supplier performance.
Maintain accurate records of materials, inventory transactions, and purchasing activities.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize inventory management processes.
Coordinate and drive key process deliverables and KPIs supporting the planning team.
Serve as the department subject-matter expert, driving standard work and overall process improvement.