Materials Planning Manager

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Reports to:

Site Director

Supervisory Responsibility:
Materials Team

Location:

Fort Worth, TX

Stellar Energy is a trusted provider of turnkey liquid‑to‑chip cooling solutions for the world’s leading data center and industrial manufacturing customers. As computing demand and industrial processes continue to grow, modern facilities require cooling infrastructure that can scale quickly, efficiently, and reliably.

Our modular approach enables high‑volume production while maintaining the flexibility to customize each solution. From Central Utility Plants to Coolant Distribution Units, Stellar Energy delivers scalable cooling infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of data centers and mission‑critical industrial operations.

Backed by deep engineering expertise and large‑scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.

The Material Logistics Planning Manager oversees the development and execution of strategies that ensure efficient organization of materials, logistics, and supply flow. This role aligns master schedules and production calendars to maintain seamless coordination across operations. It also monitors inventory levels, supply orders, and resource availability to support uninterrupted production. Additionally, the position serves as a key liaison between internal teams and external vendors, ensuring strong communication and aligned workflows.

• Experience and full understanding of a formal S&OP/SIOP or Integrated Business Planning process in a manufacturing environment
• Establish foundational systems:
  Design and implement comprehensive materials management processes including receiving, inventory control, storage, and distribution procedures
• Create organizational structure:
  Build materials team roles, responsibilities, and accountability frameworks from the ground up
• Implement tracking and control systems:
  Develop material flow tracking, inventory accuracy protocols, and performance measurement systems

• Oversee all materials management activities for the Fort Worth assembly facility, including receiving, inventory control, kitting, and shipping operations
• Develop and implement plans for organizing logistics and supplies in a professional manner
• Responsible for creating and overseeing master schedules and calendars, as well as monitoring inventory lists and supply orders
• Develop and implement materials flow processes that support our assembly line transformation and handle 30+ concurrent large module builds
• Manage materials counts and inventory levels in JD Edwards MRP system
• Coordinate schedules, deliveries, and work tasks involving other teams or staff members, while acting as a liaison among internal units and external vendors
• Responsible for overseeing and managing various aspects of production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, and financial forecasting services; primary objective is to reduce costs, enhance accuracy, improve customer service, and ensure safety
• Establish and monitor KPIs for materials accuracy, on‑time delivery, and cost control
• Lead cycle counting, inventory accuracy initiatives, and root cause analysis of materials discrepancies
• Develop standard operating procedures for materials handling, storage, and movement within a 1M+ sq. ft. facility
• Support ISO 9001 and customer audit requirements for materials traceability and control

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience supporting complex manufacturing operations with large BOM structures, engineered‑to‑order products, modular products, or high‑mix/low‑volume production environments
• Demonstrated success building/transforming materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain processes in a growing manufacturing organization
• Hands‑on experience configuring, implementing, or significantly…