Job Overview The Manager, Materials and Planning is responsible for leading all materials, demand, and production planning activities to ensure the timely availability of materials in support of production and customer demand. This role provides end-to-end ownership of planning processes, aligning demand, supply, and capacity to meet business objectives. This leader will directly manage demand planners and production planners, ensuring integrated planning processes that drive forecast accuracy, optimized inventory levels, and efficient production execution. The role plays a critical part in aligning supply chain execution with operational and business objectives, driving both service excellence and cost performance. The Manager will partner cross-functionally with Production, Operations, Sales, and Purchasing to ensure synchronization between demand signals, supply plans, and manufacturing capacity. This position has accountability for inventory strategy, demand forecasting, planning system effectiveness, and mitigation of supply chain risks. The ideal candidate will bring strong operational leadership in integrated planning (S&OP / IBP), materials management, and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, improve material flow, and support overall site performance.

A Day In The Life Leadership & People Management Lead, develop, and coach a team of demand, production, and materials planners. Establish clear roles, performance expectations, and development plans. Drive accountability for forecast accuracy, schedule attainment, inventory performance, and customer service. Demand, Supply & Production Planning Own the demand planning process, including forecast development, review, and alignment with Sales and business leaders. Translate demand forecasts into production and material plans. Lead alignment of demand, supply, capacity, and inventory through structured planning processes (S&OP/IBP). Materials & Inventory Management Direct materials planning activities to support production schedules, customer demand, and business priorities. Coordinate with Purchasing, Operations, Production, and Sales to ensure material availability and supply continuity. Develop inventory strategies including safety stock policies, inventory optimization, and excess/obsolete inventory reduction. Balance inventory investment with service level and operational performance objectives. Execution & Operational Support Lead resolution of material shortages, supply disruptions, and expedited requirements. Proactively identify supply, capacity, and inventory risks and implement mitigation plans. Ensure timely response to issues impacting production schedules or customer commitments. Performance & Analytics Monitor and improve key metrics including forecast accuracy, inventory turns, on-time delivery, schedule attainment, backlog, and past-due orders. Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support business decisions. Continuous Improvement & Systems Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning, inventory, and materials management processes. Enhance planning capabilities through effective use of ERP/MRP systems and tools. Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and process standardization efforts. Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as the key link between commercial and operational teams, ensuring alignment of customer demand, supply capabilities, and business objectives. What will help you thrive in this role? Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field 8-10 years' proven experience in demand planning, production planning, and materials management 3-5 years' experience leading and managing planners Strong understanding of

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Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and forecasting Ability to balance service, inventory, and cost Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience managing supply disruptions and variability Continuous improvement mindset Excellent communication skills Hubbell Incorporated Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently. The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses. We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe. Hubbell Electrical Solutions Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power. Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an

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M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class. The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.