Supervisor - Materials Planning

Location:

On site in Portland, OR

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $96,400 to $120,500

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• Generous performance‑based bonuses 12% 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and clear career advancement pathways

The Supervisor
- Material Planning leads reporting, master data governance, inventory analysis, and supply chain improvement activities while actively supporting day‑to‑day operational needs. This role supervises analytical resources, drives process improvements, ensures data integrity, and partners with cross functional teams to improve supply chain performance, inventory management, and business decision making.

• Lead and develop the reporting and analytics function by creating, maintaining, and improving dashboards, performance metrics, and business intelligence tools that support supply chain operations and strategic decision making.
• Provide oversight of master data governance, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of inventory, planning, warehouse, and procurement data through audits, process controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supervise and support analysts by establishing priorities, assigning work, providing coaching, monitoring performance, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer service.
• Serve as a working supervisor by personally contributing to complex reporting, data analysis, inventory optimization, and issue resolution efforts while ensuring team objectives and deadlines are achieved.
• Lead cross functional projects and system enhancements by coordinating business requirements, testing activities, process documentation, change management efforts, and implementation support to improve operational effectiveness.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Warehousing, Operations, Sourcing, and Technology stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, inventory optimization, and cost reduction while supporting long term business goals.

• Utilizes system tools in SAP and Power BI to establish and maintain the Materials Database to support Commercial Operations.
• Implements the process for establishing new part numbers and any revisions to existing parts, as required.
• Enables alternate and direct sourcing efforts by providing a complete definition of all part characteristics in a standardized format.
• Works with all internal stakeholders to implement documented processes and make process improvements.
• Develops, maintains and modifies database in support of Operations reporting and business tools.
• Develops, maintains and modifies programs in support of Operations reporting and business tools.

• Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, Business or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in purchasing and inventory functions.
• Proficient with database management and all MS Office applications.
• Experience in with ERP systems (preferably SAP), especially materials requirements planning (MRP).
• Understanding of supply chain for an operations group.
• Excellent analytical, project management, presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in cross‑functional teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficient English language reading and speaking skills to communicate with co‑workers; understand and provide directions; respond to management inquiries and make entries on reports and records.
• Organized with a great…