Materials & Inventory Optimization Manager

Emerson Electric Co; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Emerson Electric Co. seeks a Materials Manager to lead material flow, inventory, procurement, planning, and warehousing. The role collaborates across operations, finance, and supplier networks to optimize inventory and support business growth.

You will develop supplier relationships, drive continuous improvement, and oversee a team of buyers and planners while ensuring ISO compliance and efficient material handling across the Houston facility.

Formación

• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years in procurement, BOM, production planning, and cost-saving coordination.
• Experience with ERP and MRP in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading, coaching, or coordinating the work of others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze material consumption and usage to support inventory optimization and compliance with inventory guidelines.
• Partner with buyers, planners, and suppliers to maintain inventory levels and support production.
• Support forecasted demand while balancing service, investment, and objectives.
• Lead and develop a team of buyers and planners, providing direction and growth support.
• Monitor fill rate, inventory reduction, and backlog reduction objectives.
• Oversee warehouse, stockroom, shipping, receiving, and logistics for efficient material flow.
• Coordinate physical inventory activities and drive accuracy initiatives.
• Implement and improve cycle counting programs.
• Manage replenishment strategies including MIN/MAX for production goals.
• Collaborate with Finance on annual standard cost roll activities.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce non-value-added work.
• Collaborate to optimize internal and supplier Kanban programs.
• Support quality management systems and ISO compliance.
• Train employees on materials management processes and best practices.
• Build and manage supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Communicate supplier on-time delivery and work with suppliers for outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Procurement experience

Production planning

ERP systems

MRP systems

Leadership

Excel

Analytical skills

Educación

Associate degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business

Herramientas

Oracle software

Descripción del empleo

Emerson Electric Co. seeks a Materials Manager to lead material flow, inventory, procurement, planning, and warehousing. The role collaborates across operations, finance, and supplier networks to optimize inventory and support business growth.

You will develop supplier relationships, drive continuous improvement, and oversee a team of buyers and planners while ensuring ISO compliance and efficient material handling across the Houston facility.