Material Planning Manager

Company: Kelvion Products Inc
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description POSITION SUMMARY Kelvion, one of the leading global manufacturers of heat exchangers is currently seeking to hire an experience and detail-oriented Material Planning Manager to join our team. This individual will be responsible for the overseeing the Material Planning team, ensuring consistent and adequate supply of materials are available for production operation. The he/she will work closely with other department heads in production regarding production goals, timelines, etc. The “MPM” will report, and track production volume and monitor customer demand patterns, while overseeing the supply and delivery of materials and products. The ideal candidate should have the ability to forecast the correct volumes of materials, goods and products to Kelvion from our supply chain companies. OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF ROLE To ensure materials and services for production are available on time and under requested conditions for day-to-day business execution and for the long-term company goals. PRIMARY CUSTOMER FOCUS To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, safety and functionality, is evident in the work completed by the Material Planning Department, guaranteeing customer satisfaction. RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES Responsible for the oversight of material planning and supplier scheduling processes. Supports and/or lead as required the initiatives related to the improvement of the cost and supply conditions (lead time, quality, on time delivery, payment terms and others) of the Materials, Components, Investments and Services used to meet the company’s yearly and long-term objectives. Define the right Material planning and ordering processes (MRP, reordering point, spot order, etc.) for each type of material or services, taking into account the key related business conditions such as customer orders lead time, supplier lead time, availability and reliability of bill of materials, etc. Drive necessary actions with the Purchasing function when it is not fully defined the source and the purchasing conditions of the material or services that are about to be requested. Escalate to the same function the cases that cannot be resolved by the Material Planners when suppliers raise concerns or reject totally or partially the received order Maintain a close interaction with other company related key stakeholders such as Sales, Production and Engineering to consider their particular needs. RESPONSIBILITIES – Safety To help ensure that all our employees go home safely at the end of their working day. RESPONSIBILITIES – Quality To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce. Will adhere to all quality requirements that are inside of the Quality Management system. RESPONSIBILITIES – Corporate / Site Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Operational Framework To be part of & to promote Catoosa Standard of Excellence which incorporates high standard of ethical behavior, to promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and one team culture. All employees are expected to follow government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES) Base knowledge and understanding of the main material planning and supplier scheduling (customer order intake, production planning, incoming material scheduling, and outbound transportation) and the ERP based supporting systems as well as Intermediate skill level in Excel. Proven experience in leading a team of people with a given set of objectives. Purpose driven individual, target oriented and used to work under pressure. Proactive person to permanently look out for improvement opportunities. Flexibility as to resolve external and internal conflict situations. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels) BA in Supply Chain Management or related area of study. Proven experience of at least 4 years in material planning and ordering in an international industrial environment, out of a minimum total working experience of 8 years. Adequate academic education level related to the job scope. Group HR / Group Procurement page 4/5 ROK Lead Buyer (Material Planning) Is able to delegate and develop the necessary personnel under his/her direct responsibility, ensuring the correct application of tools and policies on training, career path and evaluations PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must regularly hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds . Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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