Material Value Steam Manager

Elkay; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical/Dental/Vision/AD&D/Life

401(k) Matching

Health Savings Account

Vacation and Holidays

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation in Caddo Mills, TX is seeking a Material Value Stream Manager to lead end-to-end materials flow and ensure optimal inventory, supplier performance, and production continuity.

You will align demand planning, procurement, production scheduling, and logistics to enable lean operations, cost efficiency, and high service levels, while coaching teams and driving continuous improvement across the value stream.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in materials management, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and data analysis skills.
• Experience with demand planning and inventory optimization tools.
• Excellent communication and time/project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee demand planning, supply planning, and production scheduling processes.
• Ensure material availability to support production while minimizing excess inventory.
• Monitor and improve KPI’s and supplier performance.
• Drive supplier accountability and resolve escalations impacting production continuity.
• Lead cycle count programs and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Champion lean, six sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify bottlenecks in material flow and implement corrective actions.
• Act as liaison between manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and customer-facing teams.

Skills

Demand planning

Inventory optimization

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Demand planning tools

Job description

## Material Value Steam ManagerApply: Caddo Mills, TX: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-020037Material Value Steam Manager# ## *The Company*Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!# **If you are a current employee, please navigate** here **to apply internally.****Job Description**The Material Value Stream Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end materials flow to ensure optimal inventory levels, supplier performance, and production continuity. This role drives alignment between demand planning, procurement, production scheduling, and logistics to enable lean operations, cost efficiency, and high service levels. **Key Accountabilities*** Oversee demand planning, supply planning, and production scheduling processes.* Ensure material availability to support production while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.* Monitor and improve KPI’s.* Collaborate with sourcing teams to ensure supplier performance meets quality, cost, and delivery expectations.* Drive supplier accountability and resolve escalations impacting production continuity.* Lead cycle count programs, inventory accuracy initiatives, and root cause analysis for variances.* Champion lean, six sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.* Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in material flow and implement corrective actions.* Act as the primary liaison between manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and customer-facing teams.**Qualifications/Requirements*** Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field* 5+ years of experience in materials management, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.* Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.* Experience with demand planning and inventory optimization tools* Proficiency in data analysis* Excellent communication skills* Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management## ## *Total Rewards and Benefits** Competitive Salary* Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance* Matching 401(k) Contribution* Health Savings Account* Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)* 12 Paid Holidays* Annual Bonus Eligibility* Educational Reimbursement* Matching Gift Program* Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!