Materials Planning Analyst III - Onsite

Materials Planning Analyst III - Onsite

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Start Date:

7/28/26

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Description:

The Material Planning Analyst III is responsible for end-to-end material planning and execution to ensure on-time delivery to customers while optimizing inventory, production flow, and operational efficiency. This role drives executional discipline across planning processes, manages demand variability, and collaborates cross-functionally to meet business and customer requirements.

Analyze and execute MRP signals to align supply with demand requirements

Develop and maintain production plans that support customer delivery commitments

Manage day-to-day demand fluctuations and adjust plans accordingly

Create, release, and reschedule production orders to maintain plan adherence

Ensure timely product availability for shipment

Monitor short-term material availability and constraints (e.g., 4–1 week horizon)

Optimize inventory levels while balancing service, cost, and capacity constraints

Identify and resolve material shortages, excess, and obsolescence risks

Monitor and drive performance to key metrics including:

• On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Plan Adherence
• Inventory Turns / DOH
• Service-to-Schedule (STS)

Conduct root cause analysis for metric failures and implement corrective actions

Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership on operational performance

Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Customer Service, and Quality teams to align execution

Proactively communicate priorities, constraints, and risks impacting delivery

Support escalation management for customer commitments and production issues

Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Lean projects)

Drive process standardization and adherence to planning best practices

Support system and process enhancements (SAP, planning tools)

Support capacity reviews and demand planning activities

Participate in audits, business reviews, and operational readiness initiatives

Lead or contribute to improvement projects assigned by leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field is preferred, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience

• 5 years of experience in material planning, production planning, or supply chain operations

• SAP experience preferred (MRP, production planning, material master)

• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities

• Understanding of planning systems, inventory management, and manufacturing flows

• Ability to maintain integrated computer systems and related data accuracy

• Engage in cross-functional meetings, presenting key insights and updates to drive alignment and informed decision-making

• APICS certification (CPIM or equivalent)

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing / continuous improvement methodologies

• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys, 8D, Ishikawa)

• Ability to manage ambiguity and execute in a fast-paced environment

• High accountability and ownership mindset

• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration

• Proactive, data-driven decision making

Values:
Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

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