Materials Manager

The Materials Manager is responsible to manage all aspects of materials flow and to maintain control and accuracy over all good inventories, including transactions, procurement, planning, scheduling, cost, warehouse, receiving, and shipping to ensure that customer orders are fulfilled on time.  The successful candidate will develop and manage all supplier relationships. This position reports to the Houston Plant Manager.   In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Analyze material consumption/usage to meet Emerson Ex.245C guidelines.  Will work with buyers and suppliers to implement/support guidelines
• Support forecasted sales while maintaining customer service and inventory investment goals.
• Issue written and oral instructions to manage, direct and instruct team of buyers and planners. Assign duties and examine work for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to policies and procedures. Supports fill rate, inventory reduction and backlog reduction goals
• Oversee stockroom and shipping (logistics) activities and schedules, organizing and releasing of materials flow through the plant and between facilities as needed
• Assist with physical inventory coordination/activities
• Assist with physical inventory coordination/activities
• Assist with implementation of cycle counting program and oversee it once implemented
• Manage the MIN/MAX program to maintain achieve inventory goals (EX245) and maintain appropriate level of inventory to support production requirements
• Assist finance with annual standard cost roll
• Drive planning process improvements for speed of execution and elimination of non-value added functions (office lean)
• Work with planners and buyers to develop a resizing program for kanbans (internal and supplier)
• Assist with ISO procedure creation.  Once ISO certified, maintains in depth knowledge of when and where to reference Quality ISO procedures and execute the requirements as applicable to the position
• Train and/or oversee the training of new and existing employees with materials related issues
• Manage key suppliers
• Publish supplier on-time performance to suppliers monthly
• Performs other duties as assigned

  Who You Are:

• You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations; is exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities.  You manage risk that come with moving forward when the outcome isn't certain. You understand interpersonal and group dynamics and react in an effective manner. You formulate a clear strategy and map the aggressive steps that will clearly accelerate the organization towards its strategic goals. 
   

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Associate's degree in supply chain or business
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement, bills of materials, production planning and cost savings coordination
• Experience with shop floor materials and operating systems (ERP system)
• Previous supervisory experience as a shift supervisor or lead person
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and previous experience using an MRP system
   

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• APICS certified
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or business
• Proficiency in Oracle software
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and techniques
• Electrical industry experience, knowledge of products, certifications etc
   

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 perspectives—because 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 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 family's 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.

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