Materials Manager

If you are a Supply Chain Leader looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Houston TX manufacturing facility and reporting to the Plant Manager, you will provide directional input and extend support in critical initiatives, vendor negotiations, vendor issues and resolutions.

You will lead a team of buyer/planners and production scheduler, with responsibility to manage all aspects of materials flow and to maintain control and accuracy over all good inventories, including transactions, procurement, planning, scheduling, and cost, warehouse, receiving and shipping.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE: 


* Lead, develop and coach facility buyers and planners to drive world-class service levels and inventory availability for our internal and external customers


* Lead sourcing and procurement strategies with an emphasis on speed, cost reduction and secondary suppliers


* Drive maintenance of data integrity for ATP planning and report on root cause counter measures (RCCM) each month


* Own department Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) including: service levels, ATP compliance, inventory levels, etc.


* Develop and lead multi-department production meeting process, supporting the production teams to prevent material shortages and critical delays


* Responsible for developing inventory and material handling process improvements


* Develops and implements strategies to maintain the inventory investment at levels that machine service level and inventory turnover ratio objectives. 

WHO YOU ARE:

You are a supply chain leader who is focused on developing and supporting your team.

You drive accountability and challenge the status quo for new and improved ways of working.

You are a strong communicator and listener. 

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED: 


* Associate Degree


* Minimum of 5 years job related experience in procurement, bills of materials and production planning.


* 5 Years of experience in scheduling and planning leading in a process diverse manufacturing environment.


* Experience with building supplier relationships and purchasing concepts


* Knowledge in application of various types of ERP systems like Oracle or SAP


* Legal Authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART: 


* Bachelor's Degree of Supply Chain Management


* Oracle Experience


* Leadership experience preferred


* Previous experience with shop floor materials and operating systems (ERP system)


* APICs certified in CPIM or CSCP


* Ability to travel domestically up to 10% annually

A background check and drug screening are required for employment.

OUR OFFER TO YOU: 

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