Material Planning Manager
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, Salary
Reports to: Site Director
Supervisory Responsibility: Materials Team
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Company Summary
Stellar Energy is a trusted provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip cooling solutions for the world’s leading data center and industrial manufacturing customers. As computing demand and industrial processes continue to grow, modern facilities require cooling infrastructure that can scale quickly, efficiently, and reliably.
Our modular approach enables high-volume production while maintaining the flexibility to customize each solution. From Central Utility Plants to Coolant Distribution Units, Stellar Energy delivers scalable cooling infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of data centers and mission-critical industrial operations.
Backed by deep engineering expertise and large-scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.
Summary Objective
The Material Logistics Planning Manager oversees the development and execution of strategies that ensure efficient organization of materials, logistics, and supply flow. This role aligns master schedules and production calendars to maintain seamless coordination across operations. It also monitors inventory levels, supply orders, and resource availability to support uninterrupted production. Additionally, the position serves as a key liaison between internal teams and external vendors, ensuring strong communication and aligned workflows.
Essential Functions
Process Development:
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Experience and full understanding of a formal S&OP/SIOP or Integrated Business Planning process in a manufacturing environment
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Establish foundational systems: Design and implement comprehensive materials management processes including receiving, inventory control, storage, and distribution procedures
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Create organizational structure: Build materials team roles, responsibilities, and accountability frameworks from the ground up
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Implement tracking and control systems: Develop material flow tracking, inventory accuracy protocols, and performance measurement systems
Ongoing Responsibilities:
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Oversee all materials management activities for the Fort Worth assembly facility, including receiving, inventory control, kitting, and shipping operations
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Develop and implement plans for organizing logistics and supplies in a professional manner
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Responsible for creating and overseeing master schedules and calendars, as well as monitoring inventory lists and supply orders
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Develop and implement materials flow processes that support our assembly line transformation and handle 30+ concurrent large module builds
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Manage materials counts and inventory levels in JD Edwards MRP system
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Coordinate schedules, deliveries, and work tasks involving other teams or staff members, while acting as a liaison among internal units and external vendors
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Responsible for overseeing and managing various aspects of production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, and financial forecasting services; primary objective is to reduce costs, enhance accuracy, improve customer service, and ensure safety
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Establish and monitor KPIs for materials accuracy, on-time delivery, and cost control
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Lead cycle counting, inventory accuracy initiatives, and root cause analysis of materials discrepancies
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Develop standard operating procedures for materials handling, storage, and movement within a 1M+ sq. ft. facility
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Support ISO 9001 and customer audit requirements for materials traceability and control
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies
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Experience supporting complex manufacturing operations with large BOM structures, engineered-to-order products, modular products, or high-mix/low-volume production environments
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Demonstrated success building/transforming materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain processes in a growing manufacturing organization
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Hands-on experience configuring, implementing, or significantly enhancing MRP/ERP planning processes (i.e. JD Edwards, Oracle, etc.)
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environment
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Experience managing teams and driving process improvements including, experience developing planning KPIs, inventory metrics, dashboards, and performance reporting
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Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally; particularly collaboration experience with Sales, Supply Chain, and Production
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has supervisory responsibilities.
Work Location
This position will work out of our facilities in Fort Worth, TX. This position is not approved for telecommuting or working remotely.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed inside and outside with uncontrolled weather conditions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Travel
Limited travel is expected for this position.
Required Education and Experience.
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Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, or related field
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10 - 15 years of manufacturing experience leading materials planning for heavy industrial equipment, power generation equipment, oil& gas equipment, aerospace products, or other engineered capital equipment
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Proven experience building materials management processes and systems
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Experience with MRP systems (JD Edwards preferred)
Preferred Education and Experience
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Experience in heavy manufacturing, fabrication, or large assembly operations
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APICS, CPIM, or similar supply chain certifications
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Experience with modular/engineered-to-order manufacturing
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Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience
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Experience managing materials for mission-critical products or high-stakes customers
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
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Must have dependable transportation and valid driver’s license
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Must have clean background check and consent to random drug screening consent.
Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in the USA.
