Manager, Material Planning (R3083)

$102,582 - $153,872/Yr

Shield AI - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

Publishing Industries

About the position

We are seeking an experienced Material Planning Manager to lead and enhance our materials planning and procurement processes. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in optimizing material usage, driving efficiency, and ensuring seamless collaboration across teams to support operational success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the material planning function, ensuring processes align with company objectives.
• Develop strategies to optimize material usage and enhance procurement efficiency.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members to foster growth and achieve performance goals.
• Analyze material usage and consumption versus planned metrics and provide actionable insights.
• Identify trends and recommend improvements to materials planning settings for accurate procurement signals.
• Ensure materials planning aligns with operational and production needs.
• Partner with engineering to integrate new products and materials into systems seamlessly.
• Act as a liaison to facilitate efficient communication between engineering and procurement teams.
• Adapt materials planning processes to accommodate product changes and engineering feedback quickly.
• Recommend and implement upgrades to materials planning systems to streamline procurement processes.
• Utilize advanced tools and data-driven methods to optimize efficiency.
• Monitor and refine system improvements to ensure long-term success.
• Drive efforts to enhance supply chain performance through MRP (Material Requirements Planning) tools and strategies.
• Lead initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency and meet key performance metrics.
• Stay informed on industry best practices and trends to continuously elevate supply chain processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in materials planning, procurement, or supply chain management, with leadership experience preferred.
• Expertise in MRP systems and a strong understanding of materials planning and supply chain principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams and departments.
• Experience in implementing system enhancements and leveraging tools to drive efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Salary within range of $102,582 - $153,872 a year
• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity
• Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
• International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer allowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance.