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Director, Planning & Materials Management - EP/PQS

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Date: Mar 16, 2026

Location: Shelton, CT, US, 06484-4300 Hamilton, OH, US, 45015-1369 Fenton, MO, US, 63026 Manchester, NH, US, 03109-5311

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

Short Description

Director, Planning and Materials Management

Job Overview

The Director of Materials Management will lead all materials and planning operations across multiple sites and business units, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and driving continuous improvement. This role will set the vision, develop long-term strategies, and oversee the execution of materials management processes to support business growth and operational excellence.

 

The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in transforming our operations and supply chain organization to better meet evolving customer expectations. They will bring deep expertise in materials management and production planning, and will be instrumental in driving strategic initiatives that enhance agility, responsiveness, and operational efficiency across their assigned sites and business units.

 

The Director of Materials Management will report to the Sr. Director of Materials and Supply Chain. It is preferred that the chosen candidate is located at a Hubbell Electrical Solutions location.

A Day In The Life

Every day at Hubbell is different, and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:

 

  • Leading and managing planning and inventory management initiatives to drive exceptional levels of customer service.
  • Developing and executing a comprehensive materials management and planning strategy that aligns with the company’s business goals and objectives.
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives and implementing best practices to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency.
  • Driving the integration and standardization of operations IT systems to support continuous improvement in materials management and supply chain processes, ensuring data consistency, process efficiency, and scalable business operations.
  • Collaborating with other department heads to ensure alignment in supporting overall business strategy.
  • Developing and managing departmental budgets and forecasts.
  • Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of materials and planning professionals.
  • Traveling up to 25% of the time.

What will help you thrive in this role?

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven experience in factory materials management optimization and implementing strategic initiatives that have resulted in measurable business improvements.
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing team.
  • Proven experience as an effective coach and mentor with cascading impact.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving 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 EO Employer AA: 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.

 


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