Materials Manager

INFICON • East Syracuse, NY

1d • $120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

INFICON is seeking an experienced and analytically driven Materials Manager to lead materials planning, SIOP, demand management, inventory strategy, and planning team leadership for a high‑mix, multi‑level BOM manufacturing environment. This role is central to ensuring material availability, supporting production schedules, and enabling on‑time customer delivery in a fast‑paced, complex operation. The ideal candidate brings deep SAP expertise, strong cross‑functional leadership skills, and experience operating in advanced technology industries such as semiconductor equipment, analytical instruments, aerospace/defense, or precision manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Business, or related technical field.
• 8–12 years of experience in materials management, production planning, or supply chain operations, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing MRP planning in high‑mix, multi‑level BOM environments with global supply chains and SAP.
• Advanced SAP PP/MM expertise, including MRP execution, master data, capacity planning, and production order management.
• Strong knowledge of SIOP/S&OP processes and experience presenting at executive level.
• Proficiency in statistical forecasting, demand planning methodologies, and forecast accuracy metrics.
• Familiarity with RCCP, constraint modeling, and finite scheduling concepts.
• Advanced analytical skills using Excel and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Deep knowledge of inventory management principles, safety stock modeling, and working capital optimization.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and cross‑functional leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and drive continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MBA or Supply Chain/Engineering) preferred.
• Industry experience in semiconductor equipment, precision instruments, medical devices, aerospace/defense, or analytical technologies preferred.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt desired.

Responsibilities

• MRP Planning & Materials Execution Lead end‑to-end MRP execution in SAP across finished goods, subassemblies, and component materials.
• Optimize planning parameters and master data to achieve material availability targets while minimizing inventory.
• Oversee shortage management, exception handling, and cross‑functional escalation of critical supply risks.
• Coordinate intercompany planning for materials sourced from global INFICON sites.
• SIOP Leadership Own the monthly SIOP cycle, ensuring rigorous demand, supply, inventory, and financial alignment.
• Prepare and present executive SIOP updates, communicating risks, variances, and recommended actions.
• Advance SIOP maturity toward a proactive, forward‑looking 12–18 month planning horizon.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment to a consensus demand and supply plan.
• Demand Planning & Forecasting Oversee statistical forecasting and commercial forecast integration through the SIOP Manager.
• Improve forecast accuracy, reduce bias, and establish clear accountability across product families.
• Support NPI demand planning, long‑lead material planning, and ramp strategies.
• Capacity Planning & Constraint Management Lead monthly RCCP analysis to identify capacity risks and recommend mitigation actions.
• Develop scenario modeling capabilities to evaluate supply impacts of demand changes.
• Align finite scheduling decisions with material availability and operational constraints.
• Inventory Strategy & Working Capital Define inventory policies, safety stock targets, and buffer strategies for critical parts.
• Lead inventory optimization initiatives, including excess reduction, obsolescence mitigation, and right‑sizing.
• Report inventory performance metrics and identify required corrective actions.
• Team Leadership & Development Lead and develop a high‑performing planning organization, including SIOP, production planners, and planning managers.
• Set clear expectations, conduct structured reviews, and create development plans for team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and analytical rigor.

Benefits

• INFICON employees are eligible for a profit-sharing bonus with a target of 10%, as well as 401K match up to 8% (vesting schedule).
• relocation assistance
• major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more!
• flexible work hours
• health and wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees