Materials Planning Manager

Hello,
I hope you're doing well.

This is Mahaboob from Intellectt Inc. I m reaching out regarding a Materials Planning Manager contract opportunity in Milpitas, CA. Please share your updated resume at

mahaboob.m@intellectt.com

if interested.

Job Title: Materials Planning Manager
Location: Milpitas, CA
Work Model: Onsite
Experience: 10 13 Years
Duration: 12 Months
Type: Contract
Rate: $75/hr on C2C

Job Summary: Seeking an experienced Materials Planning Manager to lead materials planning, demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply-demand balancing activities within a high-volume manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience and a proven ability to improve material availability, inventory performance, and supply chain efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead materials planning strategies, demand forecasts, supply planning, and inventory plans.
• Manage and develop materials planning teams through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Lead cross-functional planning reviews covering demand, supply constraints, inventory, backlog, and service levels.
• Drive inventory optimization, forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and reduction of excess/obsolete materials.
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Production Planning, Logistics, Customers, and Executive Leadership.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks while ensuring material availability for production schedules.
• Support S&OP, capacity planning, demand management, and strategic supply chain initiatives.
• Analyze complex planning and inventory data to support business-critical decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain, manufacturing, or related areas.
• Proven experience managing or leading materials planning teams.
• Strong expertise in demand forecasting, inventory management, supply planning, and S&OP.
• Experience in high-volume or complex manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Excel and data analytics skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Background

• Electronics Manufacturing / EMS
• Semiconductor / Technology Manufacturing
• Automotive, Medical Device, Aerospace, or Industrial Manufacturing
• Global supply chain experience
• ERP/MRP implementation experience

Benefits: Eligible employees may have access to benefits offered by Intellectt Inc. in accordance with the applicable benefit plans and eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Thanks & Regards,
Mahaboob M
Technical Recruiter
Intellectt Inc

mahaboob.m@intellectt.com

Direct: 732-276-1830
Desk number: 732 412 6999- Ext: 355