Senior Materials Planning Manager

We are representing a world class, multi-billion dollar industrial manufacturing organization that, due to a promotion, is seeking to hire a Material Planning and Logistics Manager (MP&L). Reporting to the Vice President and General Manager, this role will lead planning, materials, and logistics functions for a large, complex manufacturing site in New Jersey. This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity.

• Lead and develop the site’s planning, materials, and logistics teams, with accountability for execution, performance, and talent development (10+ direct reports)
• Own the master production scheduling process, ensuring alignment between customer demand, production capacity, material availability, and labor constraints
• Drive demand and capacity planning processes, balancing long-range forecasts with short-term execution needs
• Partner closely with Operations to address schedule attainment, throughput, bottlenecks, and production constraints
• Serve as the primary interface between customers, manufacturing, and internal stakeholders on delivery commitments and schedule changes
• Oversee inventory management strategies, including accuracy, turns, excess, and obsolescence reduction
• Develop and track key performance indicators including OTD, forecast accuracy, inventory metrics, and planning efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning discipline, process standardization, and waste reduction

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of supply chain, materials, or planning leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience owning or leading master scheduling and production planning functions
• Strong understanding of inventory management, demand planning, and capacity planning principles
• Experience leading and developing teams in fast-paced, operationally complex environments
• Comfort working cross-functionally and influencing without direct authority
• Experience using ERP systems and planning tools to support execution and reporting

Our client offers a comprehensive portfolio of insurance and retirement benefits along with a collaborative culture and other attractive perks. Candidates must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card) for consideration. Relocation assistance will be provided to especially qualified candidates not currently residing in the immediate geographic area.