Senior Material Planner

Philips

. Understand business assumptions driving material requirements and interpret MRP outputs in business context .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $87,000 - $146,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in material planning and supply chain management, with a strong focus on MRP parameter optimization, inventory projections, and cross-functional collaboration to mitigate supply risks. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related field, with additional certifications enhancing professional qualifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Material PlanningSupply Chain ManagementMRP Parameter OptimizationCross-Functional CollaborationInventory Projections

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Hard Skills

Material Requirements PlanningSupply PlanningManufacturing PlanningLead Time ManagementLot Size OptimizationSafety Stock ManagementDemand ForecastingSupply Risk MitigationProduction PlanningInventory Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationAnalytical ThinkingInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS CPIMAPICS CSCP

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainOperationsManufacturingEngineeringProcurement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understand business assumptions driving material requirements and interpret MRP outputs in business context
Maintain understanding of production plans, demand and supply assumptions, and planning-system inputs
Establish and improve MRP parameters including lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, and material master settings
Develop and maintain mid- to long-term material supply and inventory projections
Anticipate shortages, excess inventory, and other supply risks
Lead cross-functional actions to mitigate material supply risks
Communicate remaining exposure, timing, probability, and potential business impact
Partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and other functions on new product introductions, engineering changes, supplier transitions, phase-in/phase-out, last-time buys, and end-of-life activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in material planning, supply planning, manufacturing planning, or related supply chain roles
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field required
Master's degree or relevant professional certification such as APICS CPIM/CSCP is a plus
Must successfully perform the minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation
US work authorization required
Candidates requiring sponsorship for a work-authorized visa now or in the future will not be considered
Must reside in or within commuting distance to Colorado or Minnesota

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive bonus may be offered
Sales commission may be offered
Long-term incentives may be offered
Generous PTO
401k with up to 7% match
HSA with company contribution
Stock purchase plan
Education reimbursement
Company relocation benefits will not be provided