Director, Material Management

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 5,001-10,000Since 1985H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Canada

Posted

13 days ago

Salary

$124.7K - $199.3K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree1 yr expEnglish

Job Description

Director, Material Management

Ciena

• Lead a global supply planning organization, including a significant team based in Thailand • Own and govern the Master Production Schedule (MPS) in an outsourced environment • Serve as the primary escalation point for material shortages, supply risks, and delivery commitment challenges • Drive cross‑functional production and supplier forums • Partner with inventory leadership to balance service levels, working capital, and inventory exposure • Ensure accurate forecast development and timely visibility to manufacturing partners • Champion supply chain transformation initiatives

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Business Administration
  • Extensive experience leading material management or supply planning organizations in mid‑to‑large enterprises
  • Deep expertise in materials planning, sourcing and procurement, outsourced manufacturing operations, new product introduction, and contract manufacturer management
  • Strong working knowledge of material requirements planning and enterprise resource planning systems, materials management standards, and just‑in‑time principles
  • Demonstrated analytical capability, including the ability to rapidly merge and interpret complex data sets using Microsoft Excel
  • Proven project management experience supporting cross‑functional and multi‑region initiatives
  • Ability to influence outcomes and lead through collaboration across global, matrixed organizations
  • Fluency in English and flexibility to work across time zones, including escalation‑driven interactions with manufacturing partners

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment
  • Professional development opportunities

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