Material Planning Manager

Role description

Role Overview

As the Material Planning Manager, you will lead the material planning function for Crusoe's Manufacturing organization, ensuring raw materials, components, and critical inventory are available to support production while optimizing inventory levels and supply continuity. This is a highly collaborative people leadership role that sits at the intersection of Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, and Program Management.

What You Will Do

Lead the Material Planning Team, own Material Planning Strategy, manage Inventory Health, own Supply Readiness, collaborate across functions, support New Product Introductions (NPI), leverage ERP & Planning Systems, and monitor Supply Chain Performance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is an experienced supply chain leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment, excels at building scalable planning processes, and is passionate about developing high-performing teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in material planning, supply planning, inventory management, production planning, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of direct people management experience leading material planning, inventory planning, or supply chain teams.
• Experience managing Material Requirements Planning (MRP), inventory planning, supply planning, and replenishment strategies within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar enterprise planning platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (such as Power BI or Tableau) to analyze inventory performance and support data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier-related risks, balance competing business priorities, and collaborate effectively across Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence principles to improve inventory performance, material flow, and planning accuracy.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity packages
• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Employer contributions to HSA account
• Paid parental leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development & tuition reimbursement
• Mental health & wellness support
• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
• Cell phone stipend
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
• Volunteer time off
• Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
• Daily meals allowance
• Additional perks & programs specific to location