Manager – Production Planning & Control, Material Planning & Buying

Rittal LLC is a global manufacturer of industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including cooling solutions and power management systems for industrial, data center, outdoor, and hybrid applications. As the largest manufacturer of enclosures in the world, Rittal provides innovative, high-quality solutions for practically any industrial or IT infrastructure application, from single enclosures to comprehensive, mission‑critical systems. Products are tested and certified to applicable standards including UL, CSA, ATEX, and NEMA.

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As the Manager
- Production Planning & Control, Material Planning & Buying, you will lead all aspects of production planning, production control, material planning, and direct material purchasing activities to ensure efficient operations and on-time delivery performance. This role is responsible for guiding a team of planners and buyers, optimizing inventory and production flow, and supporting operational excellence initiatives that drive employee engagement, safety, productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a complex, multi‑product manufacturing environment and possess strong leadership, analytical, and SAP expertise.

Great Place to Work® Certified, Rittal LLC offers workplace culture, employee experiences, and collaborative innovation that create a thriving environment.

• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunity - starting at $100,000
• Comprehensive benefits available the first of the month following hire
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunity to work with a global industry leader
• Career growth within an expanding international organization

• Lead, develop, and direct a team of production planners and buyers.
• Develop and implement planning strategies that balance customer demand, material availability, and production capacity.
• Ensure timely responses to demand fluctuations while optimizing inventory levels and material availability.
• Guide the effective release, scheduling, and sequencing of production orders.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning, production control, and purchasing processes.
• Establish and maintain standardized work procedures.
• Monitor delivery reliability and schedule attainment metrics.
• Implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.

• Collaborate across departments to identify and proactively address production constraints.
• Analyze production and supply chain data to support decision‑making.
• Develop action plans to eliminate bottlenecks and improve production flow.
• Identify and implement new technologies and process improvements that enhance efficiency.

• Foster a positive, engaging, and high‑performing work environment.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Develop team capabilities and succession planning initiatives.
• Champion safety and continuous improvement culture throughout the organization.

• Manage direct material planning and purchasing activities.
• Ensure materials are acquired on time and at optimal cost.
• Utilize SAP R/3 for forecasting, purchasing, inventory management, and planning activities.
• Partner with sourcing and procurement teams to support supply chain objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in…