Planning Manager

Materials Manager First Quality Home Care Products, LLC – Salt Lake City, UT Primary Responsibilities Lead plant material requirements planning (MRP) processes. Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer demand and capacity constraints. Validate minimum order quantities (MOQs) and validate production run rates. Coordinate cross‑functionally with operations, procurement, and distribution. Oversee inventory accuracy and control processes for raw materials and finished goods. Execute the product lifecycle management (PLM) plan to ensure on‑time production for new item launches and reduce material obsolescence. Oversee the material disposal process and approval. Communicate daily planning KPIs, analyze trends, and implement plans to improve efficiencies. Monitor and confirm production order variances. Manage material yield performance and waste reduction initiatives. Approve and oversee raw material disposal processes. Manage vendor defect returns and corrective actions. Lead and develop a team of salaried and hourly direct reports. Promote continuous improvement initiatives within materials and inventory functions. Ideal Candidate Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. 5+ years of experience in manufacturing materials management, production control, or supply chain leadership. Six Sigma certification. Strong understanding of SAP systems and other shipping platforms. Experience with inventory control, variance analysis, and waste reduction. Leadership experience managing cross‑functional teams. Production planning and scheduling. Inventory optimization. Cost control and waste management. Data analysis and SAP proficiency. Leadership and team development. Cross‑functional collaboration. Primarily office. Frequent interaction with contractors and cross‑functional teams. May require schedule flexibility based on project needs. What We Offer You Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities. Paid time off (three‑week minimum). Medical, dental and vision starting day one. 401(k) with employer match. Paid parental leave. Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2,500). Bundle of joy benefit (year’s worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby). Tuition assistance. Wellness program with savings up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums. #J-18808-Ljbffr