Materials Manager

About LevitonAt Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.About the RoleThe MRP Manager is responsible for ensuring material readiness to support uninterrupted production while optimizing inventory, improving planning discipline, and maintaining alignment across procurement, production, engineering, logistics, and corporate planning. This role translates requirements into time phased schedules, manages supplier execution, leads shortage and alert processes, and drives cross functional coordination to keep the plant building to plan. The MRP Manager maintains rigorous process control through a defined planning practice, safety stock governance, and communication discipline. Success in this role requires strong analytical capability, urgency, clarity, and the ability to bring order and stability to fast changing, multi-site organization.This position is onsite and is located in our manufacturing plant in Chihuahua and reports to Corporate Functional Manager with dotted line to Plant Manager.ResponsibilitiesConvert sales and forecasted demand into production schedules.Adjust plans based on capacity constraints, supplier performance, and execution risks.Lead structured planning reviews with defined accountability.Own initial lead‐time commitments with fast, accurate responses.Validate feasibility against plant constraints and escalate risks early.Communicate exceptions when requirements cannot be met.Monitor material availability daily and escalate potential gaps in supply.Drive cross‐functional actions to resolve shortages.Protect production by preventing line‐stop risks.Create, update, and expedite purchase orders to ensure readiness.Work with suppliers and sourcing to manage pull‐ins, substitutions, and recovery plans.Hold suppliers accountable for critical commitments.Compare requirements against actual plant capacity and identify gaps early.Recommend adjustments, including outsourcing options.Review component and raw‐material safety‐stock attainment regularly.Drive recovery actions to meet targets.Maintain accurate planning parameters (MOQ, min/max, lead time).Lead buffer stock, consignment, and bonded‐inventory program governance.Define stocking levels and replenishment triggers with suppliers.Monitor VMI performance and drive corrective actions.Measurement of PerformanceMaterial shortages prevented or resolvedProduction aligned to requirements; variance managementCustomer service level or fill rate achievedInventory turns and safety stock attainment; recovery actionsAccurate and timely alert closureReliable lead time responseSupplier commitment adherenceConsistent, accurate planning and action closureEffective cross-functional leadership (supply planning, sourcing, production, regional teams)Clear and consolidated communicationQuick, data-driven decision-makingProactive shortage preventionLinks plant-level issues with global impactsEducationBachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, or equivalent experience.Qualifications & ExperienceMulti-plant/global manufacturing environment experienceBackground in molding, stamping, PCB assembly, or discrete manufacturingAPICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent5+ years in materials, supply, or production planningDeep knowledge of MRP/ERP systemsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills under pressureAbility to manage multiple prioritiesExcellent communication, coordination, and escalation managementTravelTravel availability as required.The future looks brighter than ever. Join our team now