Senior Manager, Materials Planning and Purchasing

**Date Posted:** 2025-08-12 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** OTCTH: Connecticut Home Offices Remote Location, Remote City, CT, 06032 USA Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?

At Otis, we take pride in leading the industry we founded, and there's never been a better time to join our team.

We're seeking a Senior Manager, Materials Planning and Purchasing for US & Canada, who is ready to help us deliver on our commitments today, plan our strategy for the future, and leave their fingerprints on the organization for years to come.

The Operations Team in North America immediately needs a Senior Manager whose responsibilities will include leading the Materials Planners and Buyers teams for aftermarket service and modernization parts for Otis and Non-Otis Equipment for our US and Canada business.

**On a typical day you will:** Forecasting and Planning: + Align customer goals and KPIs with their needs consistently.

+ Develop a world-class regional strategy for materials planning and buying, including processes, knowledge, and technology.

+ Manage Baxter Planning and their software (Prophet) to ensure planning services meet required KPIs, and maintain expertise in Prophet and forecasting.

+ Set parameters for Prophet input that align with strategic goals, manage exceptions, and achieve inventory reduction targets while ensuring top-tier delivery service levels.

+ Collaborate cross-functionally and lead SIOP meetings to ensure accurate parts availability and placement every time.

Buying: + Manage a team of 7 buyers from a third part company GenPact.

+ Monitor KPIs to ensure they're being hit and strategically evaluate at least annually any changes needed to the KPIs.

+ Provide training as needed.

+ Ensure all lead times are updated in the ERP so our customers have visibility and accurate information.

+ Ensure all orders are placed based on the recommendations from Prophet.

+ Ensure 3rd party is following up on all suppliers lead time, non-delivery, and other issues.

Other: + Collaborate cross-functionally on inventory reconciliation and supplier PO issues; serve as an expert on supplier and parts inquiries and status.

+ Build a strong team with successors to focus on strategy and transformation alongside daily tasks.

+ Partner on SIOP and other Part Value Stream transformation initiatives.

+ Work with Supplier Quality to ensure the Supplier Performance scorecard meets needs and is fully utilized.

+ Adjust existing resources to meet customer commitments, while owning supplier performance and collaborating with the commodity management team.

**What You Will Need to be Successful:** + Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or engineering; Master's in forecasting/planning preferred + 7+ years in forecasting, planning, and supply chain required + 2+ years in aftermarket service parts planning essential + 2+ years of experience in leading forecasting, planning, and buyer teams or commodity management + Elevator/escalator experience desired + Familiarity with ERP systems like SDC, JDE, and older systems + Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Forms, and Teams + Skilled in delivering presentations across all organizational levels + Expertise in supplier negotiations + Ability to read engineering drawings and elevator/escalator specifications is a plus + Capable of collaborating with cross-functional groups such as Field Operations, Sales, Engineering, and Supplier Quality to achieve business objectives + Strong team player and supporter + Ability to travel up to 20% domestically + Must be able to accommodate Eastern Time Zone work hours **Additional Comments:** Given the nature of the position, Otis Elevator does not support sponsorship, e.g.

H-1B or TN petitions/applications, for this position.

**What we offer:** + We offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution for your future financial security from day one of your employment, you and your eligible dependents will receive comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.

+ Enjoy three weeks of paid vacation, along with paid company holidays + We provide paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs to support your well-being.

+ Life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your family.

+ Voluntary benefits, including options for legal, pet, home, and auto insurance.

+ We offer generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, as well as adoption assistance, to support growing families.

+ Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement program.

+ Recognize and be recognized!

We celebrate service anniversaries and offer spot performance bonus opportunities to show our appreciation.

The salary range for this role is $136,800 to $175,000.

We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future.

Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company.

We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the world's most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers!

We are 69,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model.

You'll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you'll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people.

As a global, people-powered company, we put people - passengers, customers, and colleagues - at the center of everything we do.

We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes - prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do.

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