Materials Planning Manager (Logansport)

*Location Note: This role will be based primarily out of our Logansport, IN location. On-site requirement of at least 3 days per week is expected.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance material flow, inventory performance, delivery performance, and operational efficiency. Foster collaboration between Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Customer Service, Logistics, and Sales. Materials Management & Inventory Control Translate customer demand, forecast information, and production requirements into material plans that support customer delivery commitments Ensure timely execution of material replenishment activities based on customer demand and production forecasts Lead supply and inventory planning activities to ensure alignment between customer demand, supplier capacity, and manufacturing requirements Identify consolidation opportunities for mill master coils to minimize costs Determine optimal coil processing configuration to maximize yield and minimize scrap Serve as the primary escalation point for material shortages and supplier delivery issues Partner with Purchasing to resolve supply disruptions and improve supplier performance Develop and execute recovery plans for material shortages, supplier delivery failures, and other supply chain disruptions that threaten customer delivery performance Monitor supply and demand trends and proactively mitigate material shortages or excess inventory Lead initiatives to reduce aged, excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory Establish and maintain planning parameters such as safety stock levels, min/max levels, reorder points, standard job sizes, pull system replenishment settings, planning horizons, and material lead times Production Planning & Scheduling Oversee the creation and release of production jobs with adequate lead time to meet customer demand to achieve on-time delivery requirements. Develop production plans that align with customer demand and material availability while partnering with Manufacturing to address labor, equipment capacity, and operational constraints Monitor schedule attainment and participate in determining root cause when production targets are missed Support new program launches and engineering changes with production and materials planning teamsERP and Master Data Management Ensure planning-related master data remains accurate and current within the ERP system Maintain material lead times, planning parameters, replenishment methods, supplier assignments, and inventory policies Drive process discipline and data integrity across planning functions Monitor inventory accuracy and partner with Operations to improve inventory control processes Customer Support & Escalation Management Support customer escalations related to material availability and supply continuity Communicate shortages, supply risks, recovery plans, and delivery impacts to internal stakeholders Partner with Customer Service, Sales, Purchasing, and Manufacturing to prioritize supply during constrained conditions Ensure material-related customer concerns are addressed with urgency and transparency Logistics, Importation & Supply Chain Optimization Develop and execute inbound logistics strategies that improve material flow, transportation efficiency, and delivery reliability Coordinate domestic and international material movements Partner with suppliers, transportation providers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to optimize inbound supply chains. Maintain a working knowledge of importation regulations, customs requirements, duties, tariffs, and Temporary Importation under Bond (TIB) activities Identify opportunities to consolidate mill orders, optimize coil utilization, improve material yield, and reduce total landed cost Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement Participate in the corrective action process; ensure timely resolution of supplier and internal materials-related quality issues Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to planning processes, inventory control, material flow, and operational performance. Promote a data-driven approach to decision making and process improvement Represent the Materials & Planning function during customer, certification, and internal audits; ensure planning, inventory, supplier, and material management processes comply with quality system requirements and support timely closure of audit findings Ensure Materials & Planning Department operations comply with applicable regulations and company policies