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Job Overview The Material Planning Manager is responsible for leading material planning activities to ensure uninterrupted production and on-time customer delivery. This role oversees demand planning ...

Job Overview The Material Planning Manager is responsible for leading material planning activities to ensure uninterrupted production and on-time customer delivery. This role oversees demand planning ...

Material Planning Manager

Tampa, FL · On-site

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Job Overview The Material Planning Manager is responsible for leading material planning activities to ensure uninterrupted production and on-time customer delivery. This role oversees demand planning ...

Material Planning Manager

Troy, MI · On-site

$123K - $185K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Material Planning Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of Material / Inventory Analysts who are focused on the planning, purchasing, and inventory of service parts and ...

Material Planning Manager

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$98K - $141K/yr

As aMaterial Planning Manager, you'll bring your skill, your curiosity and your drive to make health simpler, smarter and more human. About the job: * Lead and oversee end-to-end material planning ...

Material Planning Manager

Troy, MI · On-site

$123K - $185K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Material Planning Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of Material / Inventory Analysts who are focused on the planning, purchasing, and inventory of service parts and ...

Material Planning Manager

Council Bluffs, IA · On-site

$82K - $120K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will lead, manage, and direct the plant's Material Planning team to ensure optimal raw material availability, inventory health, and production schedule ...

Role Overview As a Materials Planning Manager, you will own the end-to-end materials planning function that ensures uninterrupted production of Figure's humanoid systems. You will serve as the ...

Role Overview As a Materials Planning Manager, you will own the end-to-end materials planning function that ensures uninterrupted production of Figure's humanoid systems. You will serve as the ...

Manager, Material Planning Location: Norcross Working hours: DEUTZ is one of the world's leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production ...

Manager, Material Planning Location: Norcross Working hours: DEUTZ is one of the world's leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production ...

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How much do material planning manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for material planning manager in the United States is $92,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $112,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Material Planning Manager vs Production Planner?

AspectMaterial Planning ManagerProduction Planner
ResponsibilitiesOversees overall material requirements, manages procurement, and coordinates supply chain activities.Schedules and plans production runs, ensuring materials are available for manufacturing.
Required SkillsSupply chain management, inventory control, leadership, and ERP systems.Production scheduling, inventory management, and process optimization.
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, cross-department collaboration, often in managerial settings.Shop floor or manufacturing environment, focusing on daily operations.

The Material Planning Manager focuses on strategic procurement and supply chain coordination, while the Production Planner concentrates on scheduling production activities. Both roles require strong planning skills and familiarity with ERP systems, but differ in scope and daily tasks.

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Infographic showing various Material Planning Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $92,557 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Material Planning Manager

AEVEX

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Work Arrangement

This is an onsite position.

Job Overview

The Material Planning Manager is responsible for leading material planning activities to ensure uninterrupted production and on-time customer delivery. This role oversees demand planning alignment, material availability, and inventory optimization while driving continuous improvement across planning processes and systems. The Material Planning Manager partners closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, and Program Management to balance cost, service, and operational efficiency.

Essential Functions

  • Develop and execute material plans to support production schedules, customer demand, and business objectives.
  • Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and subassemblies to support manufacturing and program requirements.
  • Monitor and optimize inventory levels to balance service levels, cash flow, and storage constraints.
  • Establish and maintain safety stock policies and planning parameters.
  • Translate production schedules and forecasts into accurate material requirements using MRP/ERP systems.
  • Identify and mitigate material constraints, shortages, and risks to production continuity.
  • Partner with Procurement and Material Program Managers to manage lead times, capacity constraints, and material availability.
  • Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to resolve material issues and support program execution.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance material planning accuracy, efficiency, and visibility.
  • Support ERP/MRP system enhancements, data accuracy initiatives, and planning tool implementations.
  • Prepare and present material planning metrics, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership.
  • Analyze trends and root causes related to inventory performance and material shortages.
  • Support financial planning and budgeting activities related to inventory and material spend.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Standard Essential Functions

  • Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
  • Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
  • Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

  • Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics).
  • Experience in a manufacturing or regulated production environment.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong background in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).

Education / Certifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
  • Master's degree or professional certification (CPIM, CSCP, PMP) preferred

Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in material planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
  • 5+ years of people management or team leadership experience.
  • Experience in a manufacturing or regulated production environment.
  • Experience with S&OP / IBP processes.
  • Experience managing materials in a complex, multi-product or program-based environment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

  • Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.