Materials and Demand Planning Manager

Company Description PPL Corporation is a leading energy company whose family of businesses provides electricity and natural gas to power customers’ lives. Its award-winning utilities focus on building smarter, more resilient, and more dynamic power grids. PPL is actively addressing emerging energy challenges by advancing sustainable energy solutions and modernizing infrastructure. The organization values innovation, reliability, and long-term customer and community impact, offering team members the opportunity to contribute to the future of clean, dependable energy.

Role Description The Planning Manager is a full-time, hybrid role based in Allentown, PA, with flexibility for partial work from home. This role is responsible for leading the development of short- and long-term operational and capital plans that support grid reliability, system resilience, and regulatory compliance. The Planning Manager will coordinate forecasting activities, analyze demand and capacity, and prepare reports and presentations for leadership and key stakeholders. Daily activities include collaborating with engineering, operations, finance, and regulatory teams to align plans with business objectives, managing timelines and deliverables, and optimizing resource allocation. The individual will also oversee planning processes, maintain planning tools and documentation, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the planning function.

Qualifications

• Planning and analysis skills, including experience in operational planning, capacity planning, and forecasting.


• Project management skills, such as organizing cross-functional initiatives, managing timelines, and delivering complex projects on schedule.


• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with proficiency in data analysis, modeling, and use of planning or ERP tools.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to present plans clearly and work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Ability to lead teams, influence decision-making, and drive process improvements in a dynamic environment.


• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.


• Experience in the utility, energy, or infrastructure sector is preferred, especially in planning or operations roles.


• Demonstrated ability to work in a hybrid environment, manage priorities independently, and uphold safety, compliance, and ethical standards.