Materials manager

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be : Lead the planning team in developing and executing production plans aligned with business forecasts and backlog priorities.Manage Oracle ASCP and other planning tools to ensure accurate material availability and capacity planning.Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, including lead time reduction, safety stock optimization, and ITO performance.Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to support new product introductions and localization strategies.Monitor and report key planning KPIs, including DOH, E& O, and FG inventory aging, to global stakeholders.Support LATAM-wide initiatives, including Kanban Supermarket rollout, tariff mitigation strategies, and intercompany coordination.Act as a key liaison with global planning leaders to ensure best practices are adopted.Provide leadership and development to the planning team, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.Who You Are : Professional with strong results orientation, collaborative spirit, and a positive influence on the team. Demonstrates courage and agility to lead continuous improvement initiatives, especially in dynamic environments with high urgency and cross-functional complexity, acting with integrity, energy, and solution focus. Inspires trust, fosters engagement, and leads by example.For This Role, You Will Need : Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.Minimum 5 years of experience in planning or operations roles, preferably in industrial manufacturing.Strong knowledge of Oracle EBS / ASCP.Fluent in English (written and spoken)Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel skillsExperience with S& OP, inventory management, and intercompany operations.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Postgraduate degree or MBA , and / or APICS certification is a plus (or willingness to pursue).Location : Sorocaba, SP.