Materials Planning Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a Materials Planning Manager to lead the end-to-end materials planning function in Newark, DE. This fully on-site, in‑office role reports to the Senior Manager of Material Planning & Purchasing and drives alignment between Production Control, Procurement, and Production Scheduling to ensure material availability while optimizing inventory investment.

• Strategic Materials Planning:
  Lead the development and execution of material planning strategies that support SIOP plans and production schedules.
• MRP System Oversight:
  Oversee the performance and accuracy of the MRP planning system, ensuring data integrity and effective planning parameters.
• Planning Accuracy Enhancement:
  Improve MRP signals, item master attributes, safety stock policies, and order parameters to enhance planning accuracy.
• Purchase Order Automation:
  Streamline purchase order generation signals to improve planning automation and system‑driven decision making.
• Supply Risk Mitigation:
  Take proactive action to mitigate material shortages and supply risks.
• Dashboard Management:
  Create and manage material dashboards, ensuring timely material availability.
• Inventory Strategy and Optimization:
  Establish and maintain optimal inventory levels to reduce costs while preventing stockouts, balancing supply with demand.
• Inventory Health Improvements:
  Drive improvements in inventory turns, inventory accuracy, and overall inventory health.
• Stock Alignment:
  Ensure on‑hand inventory quantities align with Square set requirements to reduce waste while meeting business needs.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership:
  Partner with MRP Control, Production Control, Procurement, and Scheduling teams to ensure accurate demand signals and efficient material flow.
• Operations
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with operations leadership to support business growth and operational scalability.
• Team Leadership & Development:
  Lead, mentor, and develop a team of material planners to drive high performance and accountability; establish team KPIs aligned with organizational supply chain goals.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in materials planning, production scheduling, or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience managing planning or supply chain teams.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless undue hardship would result.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with significant employer contribution.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Generous mental health support services.
• Legal services.
• Virtual physical therapy access.
• Fertility and family forming benefits.

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