Senior Manager, Material Planning - Team OKC

In 2028, the Olympic and Paralympic Games are coming to the United States, and Team OKC will play a vital role in that global moment. As the organization responsible for delivering Slalom Paddle and Softball competitions in Oklahoma City, Team OKC will showcase the innovation, hospitality, and spirit of the American people while creating an unforgettable experience for athletes and fans alike.

The Senior Manager, Material Planning will support the planning, sourcing, tracking, management, and maintenance of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) requirements for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and related events in Oklahoma City. Reporting to the Head of Material Planning, this role will work across Team OKC and LA28 functional areas to identify FF&E requirements, maintain material and inventory information, support sourcing and procurement, and coordinate movement and delivery of materials. The role will supervise Material Planners and contribute to material-planning processes, systems, vendor relationships, workforce coordination, and Games-time logistics operations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Demonstrates strong end-to-end material planning capabilities and sound judgment in managing complex projects, competing priorities, and tight, immovable timelines.
• Leads and develops a diverse team while collaborating across Logistics, Procurement, Technology, Finance, Venue Logistics, Functional Areas, vendors, suppliers, and partner organizations.
• Uses analytical skills and clear communication to distill complex information, influence stakeholders and executives, and build support for material-planning decisions.
• Maintains a strong customer-service and solutions-oriented approach, proactively identifying and resolving issues affecting FF&E planning, procurement, delivery, and Games-time operations.
• Works effectively in a multicultural, multinational, cross-functional, and evolving environment with a high level of accuracy, flexibility, and fiscal responsibility.

• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in material planning, logistics, supply chain, inventory management, procurement, or a related field, including experience leading projects, teams, or complex operational work.
• Previous material planning experience in a major event is strongly preferred; Olympic and Paralympic Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, European Games, or FIFA World Cup experience will receive strong consideration.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, multitask, prioritize deliverables, and make timely decisions within tight, immovable timelines.
• Leadership experience managing or developing diverse teams and working effectively across multiple functional areas.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, influencing, communication, and customer-service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences and organizational levels.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience working in a multicultural, multinational environment and the ability to adapt to the transitional nature of a growing organization.
• Self-directed, collaborative, flexible, and solutions-oriented, with strong attention to detail and the ability to gather stakeholder input and advance work with pace.
• Ability to scale up and down as needed to support Logistics and flawless execution.
• Undergraduate degree in Logistics or a relevant field preferred; managerial certification preferred.