Senior Manager, Material Planning - Team OKC

OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE•Oklahoma City, OK

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Material Planning will support the planning, sourcing, tracking, management, and maintenance of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) requirements for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and related events in Oklahoma City. Team OKC will deliver Slalom Paddle and Softball competitions in Oklahoma City. Reporting to the Head of Material Planning, this role works across Team OKC and LA28 functional areas to identify FF&E requirements, maintain material and inventory information, support sourcing and procurement, and coordinate material movement and delivery. The role supervises Material Planners and contributes to material-planning processes, systems, vendor relationships, workforce coordination, and Games-time logistics operations. The Senior Manager demonstrates end-to-end material-planning capability and sound judgment in managing complex projects, competing priorities, and tight, immovable timelines. The role leads and develops a diverse team; collaborates across internal functions, vendors, suppliers, and partner organizations; communicates and influences material-planning decisions; and proactively identifies and resolves issues affecting FF&E planning, procurement, delivery, and Games-time operations. The position requires accuracy, flexibility, fiscal responsibility, and effectiveness in a multicultural, multinational, cross-functional, and evolving environment.

Requirements

5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in material planning, logistics, supply chain, inventory management, procurement, or a related field.
Experience leading projects, teams, or complex operational work.
Ability to manage complex projects, multitask, prioritize deliverables, and make timely decisions within tight, immovable timelines.
Leadership experience managing or developing diverse teams and working effectively across multiple functional areas.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, influencing, communication, and customer-service skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with audiences at different organizational levels.
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience working in a multicultural, multinational environment and ability to adapt to the transitional nature of a growing organization.
Self-directed, collaborative, flexible, and solutions-oriented approach, with strong attention to detail and ability to gather stakeholder input and advance work with pace.
Ability to scale up and down as needed to support Logistics and flawless execution.

Nice To Haves

Previous material-planning experience in a major event is strongly preferred; experience with the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, European Games, or FIFA World Cup will receive strong consideration.
Undergraduate degree in Logistics or a relevant field preferred.
Managerial certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Support planning, sourcing, tracking, management, and maintenance of FF&E requirements for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and related events in Oklahoma City.
Work across Team OKC and LA28 functional areas to identify FF&E requirements.
Maintain material and inventory information.
Support sourcing and procurement and coordinate movement and delivery of materials.
Supervise Material Planners and contribute to material-planning processes and systems.
Contribute to vendor relationships, workforce coordination, and Games-time logistics operations.
Manage complex projects, competing priorities, and tight, immovable timelines using sound judgment.
Lead and develop a diverse team while collaborating with Logistics, Procurement, Technology, Finance, Venue Logistics, Functional Areas, vendors, suppliers, and partner organizations.
Use analytical skills and clear communication to distill complex information, influence stakeholders and executives, and build support for material-planning decisions.
Proactively identify and resolve issues affecting FF&E planning, procurement, delivery, and Games-time operations.
Gather stakeholder input and advance work with pace, adapting capacity as needed to support Logistics and flawless execution.