Sr. Manager, Materials Planning and Purchasing

Sr. Manager, Materials Planning and Purchasing

Location: OT325: NSP - BLOOMFIELD, CT 212 WEST NEWBERRY RD, BLOOMFIELD, CT, 06002 USA

Country: United States of America

Date Posted:

Seniority Level: Director

Employment Type: Full-time

Fully onsite position with up to 25% travel.

• Forecasting and Planning:
  • Align customer goals and KPIs with their needs consistently.
  • Develop a world‑class regional strategy for materials planning and buying, including processes, knowledge, and technology.
  • Manage Baxter Planning and their software (Prophet) to ensure planning services meet required KPIs and maintain expertise in Prophet and forecasting.
  • Set parameters for Prophet input that align with strategic goals, manage exceptions, and achieve inventory reduction targets while ensuring top‑tier delivery service levels.
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally and lead SIOP meetings to ensure accurate parts availability and placement every time.
• Buying:
  • Manage a team of 7 buyers from the third‑party company Gen Pact.
  • Monitor KPIs to ensure they’re being hit and strategically evaluate at least annually any changes needed to the KPIs.
  • Provide training as needed.
  • Ensure all lead times are updated in the ERP so our customers have visibility and accurate information.
  • Ensure all orders are placed based on the recommendations from Prophet.
  • Ensure 3rd party follows up on all suppliers’ lead time, non‑delivery, and other issues.
• Other:
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally on inventory reconciliation and supplier PO issues; serve as an expert on supplier and parts inquiries and status.
  • Build a strong team with successors to focus on strategy and transformation alongside daily tasks.
  • Partner on SIOP and other Part Value Stream transformation initiatives.
  • Work with Supplier Quality to ensure the Supplier Performance scorecard meets needs and is fully utilized.
  • Adjust existing resources to meet customer commitments, while owning supplier performance and collaborating with the commodity management team.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or engineering;
  Master’s in forecasting/planning preferred.
• 5+ years leading teams including forecasting, planning, buyer teams or commodity management.
• 5+ years in forecasting, planning, and supply chain required.
• 2+ years in aftermarket service parts planning essential.
• Experience with elevators or escalators is preferred.
• Familiarity with products that involve a large number of part numbers or have an extensive aftermarket lifecycle.
• Familiarity with ERP systems like SDC, JDE, and older systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Forms, and Teams.
• Skilled in delivering presentations across all organizational levels.
• Expertise in supplier negotiations.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and elevator/escalator specifications is a plus.
• Capable of collaborating with cross‑functional groups such as Field Operations, Sales, Engineering, and Supplier Quality to achieve business objectives.
• Strong team player and supporter.
• Ability to travel up to 25% within the country is required.

• 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution; medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents.
• Three weeks of paid vacation, plus paid company holidays.
• Paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits including legal, pet, home, and auto insurance options.
• Generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits; adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Service anniversary celebrations and spot performance bonuses.

The salary range for this role is $136,800 to $175,000. Pay within the salary range will be based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company, moving 2.4 billion people every day and maintaining approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide. We are 72 000 people strong, committed to meeting diverse customer needs across more than 200 countries and territories. We promote safety, ethics, quality, and sustainability as our guiding values. Join us to build what’s next.

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