Materials Planning Manager

Southside of Milwaukee Area | On-Site (no hybrid or remote)

We’re partnering with a well-established manufacturing operation seeking a floor centric hands on working Materials Manager who operates closest to the production floor — owning material readiness, planning, and inventory execution in a high-mix / low-volume environment.

This is a materials leadership role
, not a procurement-only position. The focus is on material flow, MRP execution, and proactive problem-solving to support uninterrupted production and on-time delivery.

• Own materials planning and execution to support daily production schedules
• Manage inventory accuracy, material flow, and warehouse coordination
• Execute MRP within Microsoft Dynamics (Dynamics 365 or Dynamics AX)
• Anticipate material constraints and shortages before they impact production
• Partner closely with production and operations leadership to drive results
• Lead continuous improvement across materials, planning, and inventory processes
• Coach and develop a small materials / planning team (2 direct reports, very hands on)

• Manufacturing-based materials leadership experience (plant-level)
• Strong emphasis on materials planning, inventory management, and MRP
• Hands-on experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365, Dynamics AX, or Microsoft Dynamics in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to balance execution with process improvement

If you’re a materials leader who thinks in terms of flow, readiness, and anticipation — and enjoys being closely connected to the production floor — this is a role worth exploring. Client is ready to hire their next plant leader.