We are a large-scale R&D and advanced manufacturing site specializing in high-mix, low-volume production. We are seeking an experienced Materials PlanningManager to support execution in this complex environment—balancing agility, precision, and speed.

This role is critical in ensuring material readiness and operational alignment across multiple concurrent programs, enabling on-time delivery in a dynamic product landscape.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and manage material planning strategies to support multiple concurrent programs

• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management and Production to ensure material readiness for builds and NPI activities

• Identify, anticipate, and mitigate material risks, shortages, and supply constraints

• Support production planning and scheduling aligned with program priorities and engineering changes

• Facilitate cross-functional alignment on build readiness, material status, and change impacts

• Drive process improvements and standardization in material planning and scheduling workflows

• Optimize planning tools and processes to handle high-mix, low-volume complexity

• Track and report key metrics related to material availability, delivery performance, and execution

Core Responsibilities

1. Material Planning & Execution

• Ensure timely availability of materials across multiple active programs

• Manage material allocation in a high-mix, low-volume environment

• Support engineering builds, pilot runs, and NPI through effective planning

• Act as a key interface between Supply Chain, Production, Program Managementand Engineering

2. Production Planning Support

• Coordinate production schedules with material readiness and program priorities

• Support scheduling decisions based on material constraints and demand changes

• Manage trade-offs between availability, cost, and delivery timelines

3. Process Optimization

• Improve material planning workflows and tools to increase efficiency and visibility

• Develop scalable processes to manage frequent product changes and variability

4. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Supply Chain, Program Management,Engineering, and Production teams

• Ensure alignment in a fast-paced R&D manufacturing environment

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 7–12+ years in material planning, supply chain, or production planning

• Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing or R&D environments

• Experience supporting engineering, NPI, or prototypebuilds

Core Competencies

• Strong material planning expertise in complex, variable environments

• Solid understanding of supply-demand planning and production constraints

• Ability to work with frequent engineering changes and evolving requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective cross-functional communication

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field

• Experience leading a Planning Team

• Experience with MES, ERP, or production planning systems

• Familiarity with high-mix manufacturing environments