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Materials and Planning Manager

Tektronix Component Solutions (CSO), a trusted provider of advanced microelectronics manufacturing and engineering services, is seeking a strategic and hands-on **Manufacturing Materials and Planning Manager** to lead production procurement and planning across our high-mix, high-reliability manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring efficient resource utilization, on-time delivery, and alignment with customer and business objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Material Management

+ Responsible for day-to-day materials to support operations including driving/implementing materials process improvements to support business goals with emphasis on inventory management and continuity of supply to support the manufacturing floor.

+ Responsible for inventory management including understanding the product life cycles and ensuring the levels stay at a predetermined limit so that customers orders can be fulfilled timely.

+ Supervise/Coach operational buyer/planners on maintaining relationships with vendors and ensure proper negotiation with suppliers to drive material cost savings.

+ Collaborate with the Commodity Management team to conduct market analysis to assess market conditions to determine a “buy best” approach evaluating value beyond price (e.g. Innovation, Growth, Life-Cycle Costs, Working Capital, and Capex) while ensuring material continuity and minimizing supply risk management objectives.

+ Production Planning

+ Lead team development and management of production schedules to meet customer demand and optimize manufacturing efficiency.

+ In collaboration with the manufacturing manager, balance capacity, labor, and material availability to ensure timely execution of production plans.

+ Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by integrating planning activities with development timelines.

+ General Requirements

+ **Continuous Improvement**

+ Apply Ralliant Business System (RBS) and lean principles to improve planning processes, reduce waste, and enhance responsiveness.

+ Lead initiatives to improve key metrics such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), inventory turns, and schedule accuracy.

+ **Systems & Data Management**

+ Utilize ERP/MRP systems (Oracle Cloud Fusion preferred) to manage planning and materials data and drive decision-making.

+ Monitor and report on supplier and production performance, identifying trends and recommending corrective actions.

+ **Leadership & Team Development**

+ Supervise and mentor planning team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

+ Promote transparency and effective communication across departments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Bachelor in Supply Chain, Business or Engineering

+ 5 years of inventory experience in a manufacturing environment

+ 2 years' experience managing an operational buying/planning team

+ Lean training and experience

TECHNICAL SKILLS / TOOLS:

+ Strong Leadership skills. Able to build teams and build consensus with Staff, peers and direct reports.

+ Lean manufacturing experience/ Value Stream mapping and kanban planning

+ Proven inventory management success.

+ Ability to develop and execute strategic plans

+ Excellent cross-functional interpersonal, facilitation, communication and leadership skills

+ Self-starter and highly motivated

+ Project management skills

+ Results driven and possess excellent organization, communication (written and oral), and presentation skills

+ Proficient in performing queries in ERP systems (Oracle Cloud Fusion), along with data gathering, manipulation, and analysis expertise.

Why Join Tektronix CSO?

At CSO, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team solving complex technical challenges for defense, aerospace, and industrial customers. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge technologies that matter.

Compliance

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening, background/criminal check, and if applicable a motor vehicle record search and/or a financial record check.

This position's primary/essential functions are subject to US Government ITAR compliance requirements under current government contracts. Therefore, all applicants must be either a US Citizen or a holder of a current valid Green Card and must provide proof of citizenship or legal residency via a birth certificate, a current valid green card, unexpired passport, or a naturalization certificate. We encourage applicants to bring such proof to their interview. However, in no case will applicants be allowed to begin their scope of work in this specific position without providing such proof.

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Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].

About Tektronix

Tektronix, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ralliant Corporation, is a place where people are challenged to explore the boundaries of what’s possible, bringing the digital future one step closer every day. Through precision-engineered measurement solutions, we work with our customers to eliminate the barriers between inspiration and realization of world-changing technologies. We believe that cultivating a deeper sense of loyalty and belonging is key to how we attract and retain our best people. This reality inspires our Inclusion & Diversity vision, We Are More Together, and guides our approach as we all work toward creating great places where our teams work and thrive. Realize your true potential at Tektronix – join us in revolutionizing a better tomorrow!

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 89,200.00 - 165,600.00

Is this role subject to ITAR?

The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.