Materials Manager

Emerson•Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

The Materials Manager leads material flow, inventory management, procurement, planning, scheduling, warehousing, receiving, and shipping to ensure customer orders are fulfilled efficiently and on time. The role partners across operations, finance, supply chain, and supplier networks to optimize inventory investment, improve operational performance, and support business growth. It also develops and maintains supplier relationships and drives continuous improvement throughout the materials organization. This position reports to the Houston Plant Manager.

Requirements

Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least 5 years of experience in procurement, bills of materials, production planning, and cost-saving coordination.
Experience working with ERP and MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
Experience leading, coaching, or coordinating the work of others.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

APICS certification.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business.
Proficiency in Oracle software.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and techniques.
Electrical industry experience, including knowledge of products and certifications.

Responsibilities

Analyze material consumption and usage to optimize inventory and ensure compliance with inventory management guidelines.
Partner with buyers, planners, and suppliers to maintain appropriate inventory levels and support production requirements.
Support forecasted customer demand while balancing customer service, inventory investment, and operational objectives.
Lead, coach, and develop buyers and planners by providing direction, assigning responsibilities, and supporting professional growth.
Monitor and drive performance related to fill rate, inventory reduction, and backlog reduction objectives.
Oversee warehouse, stockroom, shipping, receiving, and logistics activities to ensure efficient material flow.
Coordinate physical inventory activities and champion inventory accuracy initiatives.
Implement, maintain, and improve cycle-counting programs.
Manage inventory replenishment strategies, including MIN/MAX programs.
Partner with Finance on annual standard-cost roll activities.
Drive process improvements that increase efficiency, improve execution, and eliminate non-value-added activities.
Collaborate with planners and buyers to optimize internal and supplier kanban programs.
Support quality management systems and ensure compliance with applicable ISO procedures and requirements.
Train and support employees on materials management processes and best practices.
Build and manage key supplier relationships, monitor supplier performance, and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Communicate supplier on-time delivery performance and partner with suppliers to achieve mutually beneficial results.
Perform other duties as assigned.