Manufacturing Demand Planning Manager - Wilkes Barre, PA
About The Position
Morgan Advanced Materials is a global organization with a rich history in innovation, specializing in advanced ceramic and carbon materials. The Technical Ceramics business engineers high-performance functional and structural ceramic materials and components. The company is purpose-driven, aiming to make the world more sustainable and improve quality of life through its products and operations. Key figures include revenue of £1,100.7m (2024), approximately 8,000 employees, manufacturing in over 20 countries, and a global customer portfolio. It is a UK PLC listed on the London Stock Exchange and a member of the FTSE 250 Index.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (required)
- 5-7 years of relevant manufacturing experience in purchasing, planning, scheduling, and SIOP
- APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent) required
- Strong expertise in ERP/MRP systems and SIOP planning processes
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute departmental production schedules
- Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, routings, and capacity management
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
- Strong analytical, organizational, and presentation skills
- Effective communication with shop-floor teams and senior leadership
- Results-driven mindset commensurate with a salaried, professional role
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience supporting two or more manufacturing sites preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain short- and long-term master schedule/production plan using statistical models and market intelligence
- Lead the Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) by preparing data, analyzing gaps, and presenting recommendations to leadership
- Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Production teams to align demand forecasts with business objectives
- Analyze historical data, trends, and external factors to improve master schedule/production plan accuracy and reduce variability
- Translate master schedule into actionable production and inventory plans in partnership with manufacturing teams
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as master schedule/production plan accuracy, inventory turns, and service levels
- Identify and mitigate risks related to supply-demand imbalances
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes, tools, and systems
- Ensure data integrity and effective use of ERP/other planning systems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
