Material Planning Manager Location Charlotte, NC : Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Job Title: Manager Planning Manager
Location: Charlotte North Carolina About Us Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies - from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers - to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we're driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.
Job Overview: The Materials Planning Manager will be responsible for leading a team of Material Planners, and all materials project initiatives. In addition, this position is accountable for materials department labor, materials improvement productivity and Material Planner performance. Key performance indicators for this position are first pass service level on material, on-time shipping to promise date, and days past due on supply. Responsibilities:
Primary escalation contact for material planners and customer support.
Ensures optimization of all materials management activities
Lead problem solving activities that are tied to Daily Management
~ Responsible for the implementation, support and compliance of the Materials and SIOP standard work playbook processes and systems. Enables the fulfillment process from material procurement and warehousing.
~ Facilitates interaction with Sourcing, Engineering, Accounting, Marketing, Operations and Quality Assurance in support of product purchase through receipt.
~ Provide required support to Global Procurement Commodity Leaders and Sourcing as needed during supplier selection process.
~ Work with multiple SBU's to support various processes and projects for improvement.
~ Develop and drive countermeasures for underperforming material suppliers.
~ Provide leadership in selecting, developing and evaluating personnel to ensure the efficient operation of materials functions and Ingersoll Rand's operating goals and objectives.
~ Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, developing, coaching, succession planning, and delegating for 6-8 professional Material Planners/Buyers
Develop, coach and implement professional development goals for materials personnel.
Manage Suppliers, Materials and Inventory consistent with Supply Chain management guidelines
Optimize the planning team's workload to meet customer requirement Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
~ Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or engineering discipline
~3+ years of experience in the integrated functions of a manufacturing or distribution environment that has embraced lean concepts, MRP manufacturing practices, and progressive supplier relationships. Previous managerial experience (2+ years) of leading professional employees focusing on reducing complexity, motivating and talent development.
Preferences:
Must have the ability to design and execute a supplier PIPO plan
Must possess a strong customer service orientation
Must be a proactive change agent and possess leadership skills to build and maintain a team-oriented environment.
Must have solid interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate staff and to interact with various departments throughout the organization.
Must be a flexible, decisive and proactive problem solver.
Must be a strong communicator (verbal and written) and possess strong organizational skills, with ability to work on multiple priorities at once.
Must be able to work well in high pressure, fast-paced environment and be proficient at conflict resolution.
Must be proficient in information technology systems utilized in Materials Management. MRP, ERP systems, Microsoft Excel
Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP, purchasing and A/P invoice management.
Experience in Oracle or SAP
Comfortable in all Microsoft suite applications
Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements:
~ On Site, Distribution and Logistics Center
What we Offer
Our benefits - location dependent (car, annual leave allowance, pension etc), but ALWAYS include Shares options
At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.
Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit
TO APPLY: Please apply via our website Ingersoll Rand Careers by August 2025 in order to be considered for this position.