Materials Manager at INFICON PTE LTD

East Syracuse, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Sep, 26

Salary

150000.0

Posted On

17 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Materials Planning, MRP Execution, SIOP, Inventory Strategy, Demand Planning, Capacity Planning, Working Capital Optimization, ERP Management, Statistical Forecasting, RCCP Analysis, Supply Chain Operations, Cross-functional Leadership

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Company Description INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety. Job Description INFICON is seeking a strategic and operationally rigorous Materials Manager to lead the ISS Division’s materials planning, inventory strategy, SIOP execution, and planning team leadership within a high-mix, multi-level BOM manufacturing environment. In this high-impact role, you will ensure material availability, optimize inventory and working capital, strengthen planning discipline, and enable on-time customer delivery across a complex global supply chain. Partnering closely with leaders across Operations, Procurement, Production, Finance, and Supply Chain, you will build the visibility, accountability, and execution capability needed to support faster, smarter decisions across planning and materials management. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact within an innovation-led organization where operational excellence, supply continuity, and customer performance are critical drivers of growth and success. Key Responsibilities: Lead the ISS Division’s end-to-end materials planning and MRP execution, ensuring material availability across finished goods, subassemblies, and component parts while balancing inventory and service levels. Optimize planning parameters, master data, reorder logic, and system settings to improve material flow, planning accuracy, and operational efficiency. Own shortage management, supply risk escalation, and recovery planning to minimize disruption to production schedules and customer commitments. Coordinate intercompany planning and material flows across global INFICON sites to ensure supply alignment and continuity. Lead the monthly SIOP process, ensuring alignment across demand, supply, inventory, and financial plans while supporting a forward-looking 12–18 month planning horizon. Prepare and present executive SIOP updates, highlighting risks, variances, mitigation plans, and key business decisions. Oversee demand planning and forecast integration through the SIOP function, improving forecast accuracy, reducing bias, and strengthening accountability across product families. Lead capacity planning and RCCP analysis to identify bottlenecks, constraints, and mitigation opportunities across labor, materials, and production resources. Define inventory policies, safety stock strategies, and working capital initiatives, including excess reduction, obsolescence mitigation, and right-sizing programs. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing planning organization, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and analytical rigor. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Business, or related technical field. Required Experience 8–12 years of experience in materials management, production planning, or supply chain operations, including 3+ years in a leadership role. Experience managing MRP planning in high-mix, multi-level BOM environments with global supply chains and ERP experience. Advanced ERP expertise, including MRP execution, master data, capacity planning, and production order management. Strong knowledge of SIOP/S&OP processes and experience presenting at executive level. Proficiency in statistical forecasting, demand planning methodologies, and forecast accuracy metrics. Familiarity with RCCP, constraint modeling, and finite scheduling concepts. Advanced analytical skills using Excel and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau). Deep knowledge of inventory management principles, safety stock modeling, and working capital optimization. Preferred Experience / Qualifications Master’s degree (MBA or Supply Chain / Engineering). SAP ERP experience is highly desired Industry experience in semiconductor equipment, precision instruments, medical devices, aerospace / defense, or analytical technologies. APICS CPIM or CSCP; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt desired. Strong communication, facilitation, and cross-functional leadership skills. Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and drive continuous improvement. Additional Information The expected salary range for this position is between $120,000 and $150,000 per year. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition, INFICON employees are eligible for a profit-sharing bonus with a target of 10% as well as 401K match up to 8% (vesting schedule). A relocation package may be available for qualified candidates. INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs. INFICON’s forward-thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more! INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here to reaffirm this commitment. Any contact that would like to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact [email protected]. INFICON, Inc. strictly complies with all aspects of the Export Administration Regulations ('EAR'), including those sections dealing with deemed exports to foreign nationals.

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Responsibilities

Lead the ISS Division's end-to-end materials planning, MRP execution, and SIOP processes to ensure material availability and optimize inventory. Manage supply risks, capacity planning, and lead a high-performing planning team to support global supply chain continuity.