Manager, Global Materials Planning

About the role

The Manager, Global Materials Planning leads planning, coordination and management of global material supply operations across external manufacturing partners and suppliers, ensuring material availability, supplier performance and quality compliance to support business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead global materials planning activities to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components for production.
• Manage strategic relationships with suppliers and external manufacturing partners, overseeing performance, delivery, quality and compliance.
• Ensure suppliers and partners meet quality standards, regulatory requirements and risk‑management processes.
• Lead, coach and develop a team responsible for materials planning and supplier management.
• Identify and drive continuous‑improvement initiatives to optimise inventory, cost and supply‑chain resilience.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in supply chain, materials planning or related functions.
• At least 2 years of people‑leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience working with global suppliers and external manufacturing partners.