Materials Manager - Emerson Electric : Job Details

Manage Production Inventory Control (PIC) functions to plan, coordinate, control, and direct activities involving the scheduling and release of production orders, the requisitioning of purchased parts and maintaining accurate inventory control records and system procedures. Analyze and recommend solutions to improve availability of component parts to ensure adherence to production schedules. Position does include supervisory duties on valve and actuator.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

• Responsible overseeing the release, control, and follow-up of all shop floor work orders from creation to shipment. Coordinate expediting of component parts to prevent production delays.
• Heavy emphasis on the investigation and resolution of component part availability issues. Recommend disciplined long-term solutions to inventory and delivery problems within a domestic and international supply chain.
• Analyze capacity, production, and inventory reports to ensure the constant flow of work orders from origination to shipment.
• Oversees inventory levels of purchased parts and raw materials as needed to meet production needs in conjunction with corporate commodity management and purchasing.
• Coordinates inter-company component transfers and manufacturing orders.
• Speaks directly to vendors to resolve delivery issues and facilitate the involvement of various departments such as Engineering and Quality as needed.
• Assist with supply chain management, as directed, in support of assembly and fabrication production goals.
• Directly supervise Production Inventory Control associates. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining, addressing/resolving complaints and conflict, and training.
• Manage special projects, as assigned.
• Safety is an integral part of each employee's responsibility. Stop work if continuing is unsafe or will create an unsafe condition.

WHO YOU ARE:

You provide direct and meaningful feedback. You tackle difficult issues with optimism and confidence. You structure work so it aligns with people's goals and motivators. You empower others; making each person feel their contributions are valued. You separate and combine tasks into efficient and simple workflows; figuring out processes vital to get things done. You delegate assignments and decisions appropriately and drive progress by maintaining dialogue on work and results.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, or similar course of study.
• Minimum of 8 years of dynamic purchasing/expediting experience with emphasis added to international suppliers and pull-based systems.
• Professional certification in APICS, CPIM, Lean, Six Sigma—not required but highly desirable.
• Must have a comprehensive and in-depth working knowledge of production planning, demonstrated organizational and project management skills, and excellent computer and communication skills.
• Accomplish/perform work responsibilities and assignments from beginning to end with minimal supervision.
• Continuous mental concentration and attention to detail is required to preclude errors.
• Ability to forecast, strategically plan, negotiate, maintain flexibility, and work through conflict is essential.
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We cultivate 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 teams with varied strengths 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.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible.