Planning & Materials Supervisor in United States at Jobgether

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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