Materials & Planning Manager II

About Regal Rexnord: Regal Rexnord Corporation (NYSE: RRX) is a global leader in engineered power transmission components, electric motors, and motion control solutions. About the Role: The Materials & Planning Manager leads all production planning, materials management, and material‑flow activities for Regal Rexnord’s Downers Grove, IL plant. This role manages a team of planners, owns master scheduling and capacity‑based planning, and ensures seamless coordination of demand, supply, and manufacturing capacity to meet customer commitments. Success requires deep planning expertise, strong people leadership, and the ability to improve flow, data integrity, and decision velocity in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment. The manager drives continuous improvement, leads major initiatives, mentors direct reports, and shapes planning policies, standards, and long‑term strategies. Location: Downers Grove, Illinois (in‑person). Key Accountabilities Production Planning & Scheduling Data Management & Reporting Risk Identification & Escalation Continuous Improvement Leadership & Organizational Development Strategic Planning & Cross‑Functional Alignment Job Requirements Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to U.S. Persons. Bachelor’s degree (preferably Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related technical field). Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or MRP/ERP environments (preferably high mix, low volume). Minimum 3 years of people leadership in a warehouse or manufacturing environment. Inventory management or materials planning experience with multiple ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Infor, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.). Experience leading SIOP processes, capacity planning, and forecasting fundamentals. Demonstrated success improving OTD and inventory turns, reducing past due, and stabilizing planning parameters. Expert‑level proficiency in Excel, data modeling, and analytical tools. Strong analytical skills and ability to troubleshoot complex scheduling or inventory problems. Deep understanding of lean methodologies, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools. Extensive experience leading cross‑functional teams, driving complex problem resolution, and presenting to leadership. Ability to meet moderate physical demands in support of Gemba/warehouse engagement. Preferred Qualifications APICS / ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) or progress toward certification is a plus. Experience managing multiple product lines or complex, multi‑stage manufacturing environments is a plus. Experience in aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments is a plus. Familiarity with APS tools, digital planning technologies, or automation solutions is a plus. Experience with BI tools is a plus. Compensation $115,000 - $140,000 Salary varies based on location, skill set, experience, education, and internal comparison. Benefits Competitive Base Salary Matching 401(k) contribution Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage HSA, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA Paid Time Off and Holidays 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Paid Leaves Tuition Assistance Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co