Materials Manager
Materials Manager
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Job Description
Emerson is offering an exciting opportunity for growth! We are looking for a Materials Manager to join our Pressure Management Business Unit (PRM) at our Stafford Texas facility. In this handson leadership role you will oversee purchasing material strategy and S&OP activities for our Pressure Relief Valves manufacturing operations. Your primary goal will be to ensure material availability to meet customer needs while optimizing inventory levels. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with strategic expertise and a successful history in materials management adept at leading crossfunctional teams.
We have an outstanding team that favors innovation. Emerson offers generous benefits flexible work schedules and we are committed to a diverse workforce!
In this Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Supply Chain Management
- Develop through collaboration with strategic procurement group purchasing strategies to ensure costeffective procurement of raw materials components and supplies.
- Identify evaluate and maintain relationships with reliable suppliers to ensure quality and ontime delivery by keeping negotiated lead times up to date in the business system.
- Monitor supplier performance and take corrective action as necessary to maintain consistent supply chain operations.
- Negotiate contracts pricing and terms with vendors on more obscure material (DParts) to secure favorable agreements.
Purchasing Management
- Lead the standard process and of routine purchasing practices by buyers.
- Lead purchasing to maximize material availability and supplier ontime delivery minimize purchase price variance support inventory goals minimize AP issues and avoid stockouts.
- Lead the approval process for air freight expedite fees cancellation fees and other material supplyrelated expenses ensuring efficient and effective oversight
- Collaborate with production and project teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials meeting customer needs and project goals
- Handle the MRP data required for annual standard cost roll including purchasing information records supplier scale price tables and make/buy decision changes
Material Strategy
- Lead the material strategy for the facility regarding inventory levels required due to demand and production plans logistics interruptions Supplier performance etc.
- Collaborate with Finance to set and track annual inventory performance metrics driving success in total inventory value inventory turns cost reduction goals and the efficient management and disposition of excess and obsolete inventory.
- Develop and implement stocking strategies to improve material availability (kanban ROP etc..
- Tactically resolve material shortages disruptions and bottlenecks to maintain smooth production operations.
- Effectively assess internal machining capacity and capability to best leverage Emerson assets and resources within the facility for material supply
- Collaborate with Engineering to drive improvement on new part creation processes SKU rationalization and specification documentation.
- Develop collaborative engagement with other Emerson world facilities which are both customers and suppliers of the Stafford facility.
- You always keep the end in sight and put in extra effort to meet deadlines.
- You understand interpersonal and group dynamics and react in an effective manner.
- You maximise the unique strengths and experiences of each team member to accomplish team objectives.
- You tailor your communication to effectively connect with diverse partners.
- A Bachelor of Science degree in technical engineering or business.
- Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in materials management within a manufacturing environment with a focus on purchasing forecasting and planning. 5 years in a lean environment preferred)
- Experience in leading people through change & cultivating with knowledge how highperforming material systems operate.
- Exceptional skills in quantitative analysis problemsolving organization and communication with a talent for fostering strong relationships.
- Experience in resolving material flow issues within a matrix functional organization.
- Ability to spot opportunities inspire continuous improvement and make confident impactful decisions.
- Experience in continuous improvement / process improvement.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- Masters degree or equivalent experience or relevant certifications (e.g. APICS Six Sigma).
- Knowledge & experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Experience working in continuous/process improvement.
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are javascript:void(0;key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
