Material Planning Supervisor

We are seeking a Material Planning Supervisor to join a client in Grapevine. This is a full-time, direct hire position. The role is 100% onsite.

This position is responsible for leading strategic material planning activities that ensure operational continuity and on-time production support. This role oversees aftermarket demand planning, supply planning, inventory allocation, and materials management processes to support end-unit and spare parts requirements.

Working cross-functionally with Operations, Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, Repair Operations, and external suppliers, this position develops and executes material strategies that align supply with customer demand while minimizing disruptions. The role also provides leadership to the planning team and is responsible for departmental performance, staffing, and budget management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Demand Planning, Materials Management & Supply Chain Execution (90%)

• Develop and execute aftermarket material planning strategies supporting end-unit sales and spare parts demand.
• Lead demand and supply planning activities to ensure material availability and uninterrupted production operations.
• Monitor production returns, quality-related issues, and material availability risks, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate shipment releases and inventory deployment to support customer and aftermarket requirements.
• Partner with Sourcing and Supply Chain organizations to ensure material strategies align with business objectives and capacity plans.
• Identify material shortages, supply constraints, and inventory risks, developing mitigation strategies to maintain production continuity.
• Collaborate with Engineering to implement product transitions, change management activities, and new program introductions within planning systems.
• Manage material allocation across business priorities, including repair and aftermarket operations.
• Analyze planning, inventory, and operational performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and present operational reviews, forecasts, and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Engage with customers and cross-functional partners to understand demand requirements and optimize workflow planning.
• Generate analytical reports and business insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.