Senior Capacity and Materials Planning Strategist

Job Title: Senior Capacity and Materials Planning Strategist

Location: Lincolnshire, Illinois & Chicago, Illinois, United States

Why Ingersoll Rand?

Do you want the impact of a startup with the strength of 160+ years of technology leadership? At Ingersoll Rand, our 80+ brand portfolio delivers mission-critical flow creation and life science solutions that drive productivity, efficiency, and sustainability across life sciences, food & beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, and infrastructure. Join a culture fueled by ownership and entrepreneurship.

Is this you?

• Do you instinctively translate S&OP signals into executable, multi-site schedules?
• Can you simulate capacity with precision—labor, machines, materials—and highlight risk before it becomes reality?
• Are you fluent in ERP/MRP (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and energized by building data integrity across BOMs, parameters, and work orders?
• Do you love using Power BI and SQL to improve forecast accuracy, model constraints, and lead data-driven reviews?

What you’ll do

• Translate business forecasts and S&OP into a master production schedule that spans multiple sites and product lines.
• Validate incoming orders for capacity, materials, and design readiness to protect customer commitments and on-time delivery.
• Lead capacity planning and publish forward-looking capacity reports with clear risk visibility and mitigation plans.
• Administer production work orders and sustain ERP/MRP accuracy across inventory, BOMs, planning parameters, and product lifecycle.
• Monitor key metrics: on-time start/completion/delivery, lead-time adherence, aging orders, labor and material variances.
• Perform root cause analysis on deviations from plan; implement Lean/Kaizen improvements that optimize flow and reduce inventory.
• Align raw material supply plans with demand in partnership with Purchasing and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Embed NPI launches into plans, coordinating timelines and readiness with engineering, quality, and operations.
• Design KPIs and lead monthly performance reviews using Power BI, SQL, and ERP reporting to mitigate risk and improve outcomes.

What you’ll bring

• Must be able to work on government contracts directly or access shared data resources
• 7+ years of Supply Chain or Production Planning/Scheduling experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Expert-level ERP/MRP capability (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Preferred experience planning across multiple sites or globally
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing data flow from design through shipment
• Influence and collaboration skills across all levels and functions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proven continuous improvement mindset
• Business model literacy and the ability to tailor planning/execution accordingly

Preferred extras

• APICS CPIM or CSCP
• Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related discipline
• Exposure to regulated, lot-controlled, or clean room manufacturing
• Lean and Visual Factory training/experience

Work arrangement & travel

Fully site based

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000k. The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate’s skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location.