Company Profile:
Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.
Job Description:
The Senior Materials Planner – PFEP Master Data is responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Plan For Every Part (PFEP) database that drives material replenishment, inventory strategy, and logistics decisions across the facility. This role owns the accuracy and integrity of PFEP master data elements — including part attributes, packaging, container types, point-of-use locations, supplier lead times, transportation modes, and replenishment strategies — and partners cross-functionally with Purchasing, Production Control, Logistics, Engineering, and Suppliers to ensure the data reflects real-world material flow. The Senior Materials Planner also mentors junior planners and leads PFEP-driven continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
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5+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain, or logistics, with direct hands-on experience building and maintaining PFEP databases
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Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, material flow design, and inventory management strategies (Kanban, JIT, min/max)
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Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, macros)
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Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex datasets with a high degree of accuracy
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
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Excellent cross-functional communication skills; ability to influence without direct authority
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with automotive, aerospace, or high-mix manufacturing environments
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Experience with PFEP software tools or Power BI/Tableau for data visualization
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Six Sigma / Lean certification
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Experience mentoring or leading a team of planners
Key Competencies
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Data integrity and attention to detail
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Systems thinking / end-to-end material flow understanding
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Continuous improvement mindset
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Strong communication and stakeholder management
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Ability to prioritize and manage multiple SKUs/projects simultaneously
