Materials Planning Manager

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Materials Planning Manager

Mocksville, NC (onsite)

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission‑critical flow creation and life science technologies‑ from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gases, and powers — to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.

Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end‑markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset.

This is a high‑impact leadership opportunity at our Mocksville manufacturing plant, where the Materials Planning team plays a critical role in keeping production moving and customers supplied. Mocksville is entering an exciting period of growth, with new products and additional Gardner Denver product lines expected to transition into the facility. The Materials Planning Manager will have a visible and direct impact on production flow, inventory health, product‑launch success, customer delivery, and the plant’s ability to scale effectively.

• Lead site material planning activities to ensure the timely availability of materials required to support production operations.
• Own the stocking and replenishment strategy for all site raw materials.
• Lead the site inventory optimization strategy, balancing material availability, inventory investment, and operational requirements.
• Serve as the escalation point when Material Planners are unable to resolve supply, delivery, inventory, or supplier‑related issues effectively.

• Lead, coach, and develop the Materials Planning team, establishing clear expectations for performance, accountability, and execution.
• Ensure team members are properly trained and effectively utilizing ERP/MRP tools, planning processes, and Ingersoll Rand standard work.
• Support employee development through regular coaching, structured training, and individual development plans.

• Champion Lean principles and continuous improvement across Materials Planning functions.
• Strengthen planning discipline, standard work, problem‑solving, and root‑cause corrective action practices.
• Drive improvements in material availability, inventory performance, planning accuracy, and overall team productivity.

• Serve as the Materials Planning liaison across Production, Procurement, Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Accounts Payable, Finance, and other functional groups.
• Coordinate resolution of issues involving supplier quality, goods received not invoiced, invoice discrepancies, engineering changes, new product development, and other material‑related business needs.
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to identify supply risks, resolve constraints, and support production, product launches, and customer delivery requirements.