Materials Supervisor

Pentair • Burr Ridge, IL

3d • $61,200 - $113,600

About The Position

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, helping people sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world. We have an opportunity for a Materials Supervisor to join our Burr Ridge, IL team. This role ensures product availability, quality, and cost effectiveness while maintaining strong supplier partnerships. You’ll support operations through timely purchasing, data-driven analysis, and continuous improvement of supply chain processes. Ideal candidates have experience in purchasing, supply chain, and shipping, with strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills. Experience with strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management is preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or substantial related business experience required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in direct purchasing or supply chain required.
• Direct procurement experience with commodities such as castings, CNC machined and molded, components, electrical and/or hydraulics preferred.
• Familiarity with various manufacturing processes and secondary support to them such as heat treat, and assemblies preferred.
• Knowledge of the written procedures, documents, and forms used to measure, analyze, report, and score supplier performance to stated requirements.
• Ability to travel to supplier locations.
• Experience with shipping and logistics processes.
• Spend 80% tactical and 20% strategic.

Nice To Haves

• APICS, CPIM, or CPM Certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain data to identify improvement opportunities and drive efficiency.
• Lead and execute projects that enhance supply chain operations, cost, and lead times.
• Evaluate and develop suppliers to ensure quality, delivery performance, and compliance.
• Measure and report supply chain KPIs to management.
• Manage purchasing activities based on sales, forecasts, budgets, and multi-source demand.
• Support operations with pricing, lead-time updates, and material information.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels for assigned components, including leading cycle counts and resolving discrepancies.
• Use MRP and other technology tools to optimize forecasting, planning, and inventory processes.
• Control inbound freight costs and validate market competitive pricing.
• Review ECNs to ensure appropriate inventory alignment with production needs.
• Process export documentation (support role).
• Maintain strong communication with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Recommend and support policy and process improvements.
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager in managing the extended value stream and reducing supplier lead times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees