Senior Manager, Material Planning

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LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.  

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.  

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.

Sr Manager, Material Planning:

The Logistics department is responsible for effectively and efficiently providing materials management and logistics support to all LA28 functions. The Senior Manager, Material Planner will be responsible for ultimately assisting the Material Planning department in identifying, presenting, collating, quantifying, sourcing, tracking, management and maintaining all material requirements of all Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) for the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and related events.  Reporting to the Head of Material Planning, the ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a high level of service excellence.  

Key Responsibilities:

Personnel Supervision 

• Supervise a team of Material Planners 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of material planners, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and solutions-oriented environment.  

• Prioritize workload across projects, establish performance expectations, and support professional growth through coaching, training, and succession planning. 

• Drive accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional alignment to ensure operational readiness and execution excellence. 

• Assist with oversight of the Logistics Material Planning sub-function 

 

Material Identification 

• Develop and implement long-term material planning strategies aligned with organizational objectives, operational milestones, and large-scale event delivery timelines. 

• Establish and optimize material planning processes, governance standards, KPIs, and risk mitigation strategies across multiple projects or functional areas. 

• Direct Material Planning managers and coordinate their work with LA28 Functional Areas to identify FF&E requirements for all competition and non-competition venues across the Ggames footprint. 

• Oversee material planning activities across multiple venues, programs, or operational workstreams simultaneously, ensuring consistency and alignment. 

• Serve as a key escalation point for cross-functional stakeholders.