Material Planning Team Leader - 233364

A leading electronics manufacturing company in the defense industry, is seeking an experienced Material Manager to lead a Material Planning team.

location: Netanya (on-site)

What You’ll Do

• Manage a small team of Material Planners.
• Manage materials and shortage reports using an ERP system.
• Run and analyze MRP processes.
• Open and manage production/work orders and schedule production activities across manufacturing lines.
• Manage and schedule material requirements while maintaining ongoing operational control.
• Perform material simulations and analyze material availability against production requirements.
• Manage inventory levels and ensure material availability to support production plans.
• Expedite, postpone, or cancel purchase orders according to changing material requirements and production needs.
• Resolve material-related issues with suppliers, including shortages, scrap, inventory discrepancies, and materials required for ongoing production.
• Work closely with Procurement, Warehouse, Production, Engineering, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Manage material requirements and work plans with subcontractors.

Job Requirements

• Relevant academic degree – required.
• Previous management or leadership experience – required/preferred, including previous military leadership experience.
• At least 2 years of proven experience in a relevant Material Planning / Material Management position – required.
• Strong hands-on experience in Material Management / Material Planning – required.
• Proven experience in Inventory Management – required.
• Experience working with subcontractors, including material management and work-plan coordination.
• Strong understanding of Warehouse and Procurement processes – required.
• Experience working with ERP systems and familiarity with Priority ERP – required.
• Hands-on experience with MRP processes.
• Experience with production/work orders and material scheduling.
• Familiarity with Engineering processes and Configuration Control – required.
• Familiarity with Agile systems/tools – an advantage.
• High level of English.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, high-pressure manufacturing environment.
• Strong service orientation and excellent cross-functional communication skills.
• Willingness to work additional hours when required.