Planning & Materials Supervisor

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Planning & Materials Supervisor based in the United States.

This role plays a key leadership function within the supply chain organization, ensuring production continuity through effective planning, materials management, and inventory optimization. You will lead a team of planners and buyers responsible for aligning material availability with production demand, while maintaining service levels, inventory targets, and supplier performance. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional partners including production, sourcing, quality, and engineering to resolve constraints and improve operational flow. You will also develop and manage supplier relationships to ensure reliability and responsiveness across a large and complex supply base. A strong focus of the role is driving continuous improvement using data, structured problem-solving, and operational excellence methodologies. This is a highly impactful position where your leadership directly supports manufacturing performance and product availability in a regulated environment.

Accountabilities:

Lead and supervise a team of Buyers and Planners to ensure material availability aligns with production demand and takt requirements
Oversee end-to-end planning and materials processes, ensuring inventory optimization and on-time delivery performance
Manage relationships with a broad supplier base to ensure adherence to demand, quality, and delivery expectations
Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Strategic Sourcing teams to resolve supply constraints and improve operational flow
Monitor and report key performance indicators including inventory levels, on-time delivery, product availability, and employee engagement
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving and operational excellence methodologies
Support S&OP (PSI) processes to align supply, demand, and inventory planning across the organization
Mentor, train, and develop team members to strengthen capability and performance within the planning function

Requirements:

High school diploma with 10+ years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years, or Master’s degree with 3+ years, or Doctorate with 0–2 years in a relevant field
4+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain execution, or production planning within a manufacturing environment
Strong background in regulated manufacturing environments with proven ability to deliver measurable operational results
Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Oracle ERP and Oracle Cloud platforms
Solid understanding of S&OP (PSI) processes and end-to-end supply chain planning
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with a data-driven mindset
Proven ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
ASCM certification and experience with advanced planning tools are a plus

Benefits:

Competitive salary with comprehensive compensation package
Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off and flexible work arrangements (where applicable)
Life, disability, and additional voluntary insurance options
Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
Exposure to global supply chain operations in a regulated, high-impact manufacturing environment
Participation in operational excellence and continuous improvement programs

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