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Manage inventory levels, raw material planning, and production schedules * Balance customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and inventory objectives * Partner closely with procurement, operations ...

Develops material planning models to ensure proper material planning and optimal inventory ... managers and senior management. The experience we're looking to add to our team, * Bachelor ...

Develops material planning models to ensure proper material planning and optimal inventory ... managers and senior management. The experience we're looking to add to our team, * Bachelor ...

Develops material planning models to ensure proper material planning and optimal inventory ... managers and senior management. The experience we're looking to add to our team, * Bachelor ...

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This role will translate backlog, engineering release, material availability, labor capacity, and customer commitments into a controlled factory execution plan. The Supply Planning Manager will ...

Managing purchase requisitions for material planning documents creation with internal suppliers * Owning the follow up with Procurement at the purchase requisition level maturity for launching ...

This role will translate backlog, engineering release, material availability, labor capacity, and customer commitments into a controlled factory execution plan. The Supply Planning Manager will ...

Managing purchase requisitions for material planning documents creation with internal suppliers * Owning the follow up with Procurement at the purchase requisition level maturity for launching ...

This role willreportto Senior Manager, Material Planning & Purchasing and based in Newark, DE.This is a fully on-site, in officerole5 days a week . The Materials Planning Manager is responsible for ...

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How much do material planning manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 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 June 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,557 per year, or $44.5 per hour.
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Posted 28 days ago


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Job Description/Responsibilities

BuzzBallz is seeking a strategic and results-driven Planning Manager to lead production planning, scheduling, and customer service operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for aligning production schedules, inventory strategies, and supply chain activities to meet customer demand while optimizing operational efficiency and controlling costs. The Planning Manager will partner closely with operations, procurement, and commercial teams to ensure materials availability, maintain accurate planning data, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

What You'll Do
  • Lead production planning and scheduling activities to support customer demand, inventory targets, and operational efficiency
  • Develop and maintain master production schedules while balancing capacity, labor, and material availability
  • Partner with procurement, materials, and operations teams to ensure raw materials and packaging components are available for production
  • Manage ERP and planning systems to ensure accurate inventory, production, and material planning data
  • Analyze planning and inventory data to identify bottlenecks, improve efficiency, and support cost reduction initiatives
Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain planning, or manufacturing operations
  • 3+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong experience with ERP, MRP, MPS, WMS, or related manufacturing planning systems

Preferred:

  • Experience in alcohol beverage, food manufacturing, or CPG industries
  • APICS, Six Sigma, or similar supply chain certification
  • Experience with NetSuite, co-manufacturing operations, or multi-site production planning
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance
  • Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments
  • Ability to work onsite and support operations in a fast-paced production setting
Employment Type: OTHER

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