Supervisor - Materials Planning
About The Position
The Supervisor - Materials Planning leads reporting, master data governance, inventory analysis, and supply chain improvement activities while supporting day-to-day operations. The role supervises analytical resources, drives process improvements, ensures data integrity, and partners with cross-functional teams to improve supply chain performance, inventory management, and business decision-making. This working supervisor contributes directly to complex reporting, data analysis, inventory optimization, and issue resolution while overseeing team priorities and performance. The position uses SAP and Power BI to maintain the Materials Database, supports Commercial Operations, and develops and maintains databases and programs for Operations reporting and business tools. It also supports part-number creation and revisions, standardized part definitions for sourcing, and implementation of documented processes and improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, Business, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in purchasing and inventory functions.
- Proficiency with database management and all MS Office applications.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, especially materials requirements planning (MRP).
- Understanding of supply chain for an operations group.
- Excellent analytical, project management, presentation, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional teams, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- English reading and speaking proficiency sufficient to communicate with coworkers, understand and provide directions, respond to management inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
- Organization and strong attention to detail.
- Skills and attitude demonstrating commitment to company policies, principles, and processes.
- Ability to foster productive working relationships with coworkers, managers, customers, contractors, and vendors.
- Ability to remain effective and pursue goals when obstacles arise.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent, time-sensitive projects and priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Proven track record developing, maintaining, and optimizing demand forecasting models.
- Experience with wind plant construction, operations, and maintenance.
- APICS certification.
- Experience with SharePoint, Power BI, Microstrategy, or Jira.
- Inventory and Materials Management experience.
- Self-starter with demonstrated performance in a matrixed organization.
- Takes initiative beyond explicit job responsibilities and sets high performance goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead and improve reporting and analytics, including dashboards, performance metrics, and business intelligence tools supporting supply chain operations and strategic decisions.
- Oversee master data governance and the accuracy and integrity of inventory, planning, warehouse, and procurement data through audits, controls, and continuous improvement.
- Supervise and support analysts by setting priorities, assigning work, coaching, monitoring performance, and promoting accountability, collaboration, and customer service.
- Contribute to complex reporting, data analysis, inventory optimization, and issue resolution while ensuring team objectives and deadlines are achieved.
- Lead cross-functional projects and system enhancements, coordinating business requirements, testing, process documentation, change management, and implementation support.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Warehousing, Operations, Sourcing, and Technology stakeholders to identify automation, process improvement, inventory optimization, and cost-reduction opportunities.
- Use SAP and Power BI to establish and maintain the Materials Database in support of Commercial Operations.
- Implement processes for establishing new part numbers and revising existing parts as required.
- Provide standardized, complete definitions of part characteristics to enable alternate and direct sourcing.
- Work with internal stakeholders to implement documented processes and make process improvements.
- Develop, maintain, and modify databases and programs supporting Operations reporting and business tools.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and growth opportunities.
- Performance-based bonuses.
- 12% 401(k) match.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Professional development and clear career advancement pathways.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
