Project Materials Controller

City of Shakopee, MN; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 347,000 - 490,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a material planning professional to own and optimize procurement for projects, linking needs to schedules and milestones. You will coordinate with PMs, engineering, and logistics to ensure timely delivery and compliant operations across global sites.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, experience with ERP/MRP systems, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities while driving continuous improvement in material performance and project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in material planning within a project-driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of supplier lead times and import/export logistics.
• Experience expediting orders and resolving supply challenges.
• Analytical skills to track material status, delivery timelines, and risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and maintain a Material Management Plan linked to project needs, lead times, approvals, and logistics milestones.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineering to align procurement with schedules and release plans.
• Plan procurement timing considering supplier lead times, approvals, and transport requirements.
• Manage pre-order planning, requisition planning, scheduling, and readiness reviews.
• Expedite open purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor material movement, inbound shipments, logistics, customs, and site delivery readiness.
• Coordinate receipt, storage, and dispatch with logistics and warehouse teams; ensure goods receipt accuracy.
• Maintain material tracking tools: PO status, delivery dates, risk registers.
• Provide updates on material performance, delivery metrics, and project risks to stakeholders.
• Identify material supply risks and develop mitigation plans with cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate material impact of project changes and update planning accordingly.
• Support quality by coordinating inspection schedules.
• Ensure compliance with Emerson policies and international trade requirements.
• Analyze material planning data to improve visibility and decision-making.
• Resolve complex material planning challenges through proactive coordination and risk management.

Skills

Material planning

Production planning

Scheduling

Import/export logistics

ERP/MRP systems

Oracle

SAP

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Education

Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop, own, and maintain a comprehensive Material Management Plan for assigned projects, linking every purchase requirement to project need-by dates, supplier lead times, approval cycles, and logistics milestones.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineering teams to align procurement activities with project schedules and engineering release plans.
• Plan procurement timing by considering supplier lead times, internal approval processes, and transportation requirements to support project delivery goals.
• Manage all pre-order planning activities, including requisition planning, scheduling, and readiness reviews.
• Expedite open purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers and procurement teams to support timely order confirmation and delivery.
• Monitor and coordinate material movement activities, including inbound shipments, logistics planning, customs clearance, and site delivery readiness.
• Work closely with logistics and warehouse teams to facilitate the receipt, storage, and dispatch of intercompany and buyout materials while ensuring goods receipt activities are completed accurately.
• Maintain accurate material tracking tools, including purchase order status, estimated delivery dates, and risk registers.
• Provide regular updates and reporting on material performance, delivery metrics, and project-related risks to key stakeholders.
• Identify potential material supply risks, including supplier delays, extended lead times, and engineering changes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop mitigation plans.
• Evaluate the material impact of project changes and update planning requirements accordingly.
• Support quality-related activities by coordinating inspection schedules to align with project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with Emerson policies, business ethics standards, international trade requirements, and applicable business unit procedures.
• Analyse material planning data and performance metrics to improve visibility, decision-making, and project outcomes.

• Resolve complex material planning challenges through proactive coordination, data analysis, and risk management.

Who You Are:

You quickly and decisively act in constantly evolving and unexpected situations. You adjust communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse partners. You always keep the end in sight and put in extra effort to meet commitments and deadlines. You analyse multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You observe situational and group dynamics and select the approach that best supports collaboration, project success, and stakeholder needs.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Strong experience in material planning, production planning, scheduling, and problem-solving within a project-driven environment.
• Knowledge of supplier lead times, approval workflows, and import/export logistics processes.
• Demonstrated experience expediting orders and collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve supply challenges.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to track material status, delivery timelines, and project risks through data-driven reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders across a matrix organisation.
• Understanding of material planning requirements supporting industrial projects.
• Flexibility to travel as required to support business needs.

• Experience supporting industries such as oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical, valves, automation, manufacturing, or other project-based sectors is beneficial.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Degree in Instrumentation, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation systems, custody transfer metering systems, analyser systems, industrial automation projects, or similar technical environments.
• Experience in material planning, production planning, project coordination, supply chain execution, or related operational roles.
• Professional certifications in supply chain, materials management, or production planning such as APICS CPIM or CSCP are advantageous.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities across multiple projects simultaneously.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our ability to deliver outstanding results for our customers. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work.

We foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous growth by providing opportunities for professional development, meaningful work, and career advancement. Our global teams work together to solve complex challenges while supporting one another in a safe, ethical, and respectful environment.

When you join Emerson, you become part of a team that values integrity, innovation, quality, and a commitment to making a positive impact for our customers, communities, and colleagues around the world.