Materials Manager

Emerson; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Materials Manager in Elk River, MN to lead purchasing, inventory control, and scheduling activities.

You will drive SIOP participation, manage master schedules, and optimize inventory while collaborating across functions to meet customer demand and improve operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, production control, materials management, or related manufacturing environment.
• Experience using an ERP system to support materials planning, inventory management, and purchasing activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and planning skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required.

Responsibilities

• Leads and develops the materials team, with coaching and performance feedback.
• Source of Supply – coordinates with Commodity Manager to meet manufacturing schedules.
• SIOP – assists in developing SIOP plan and manages material flow.
• Forecast – maintains ERP forecast as developed in SIOP process.
• Master Schedule – ensures 95% promise date service level.
• Planning – creates material/production plan aligned with lead times.
• Material Availability – ensures materials to support manufacturing.
• Liaison Between Suppliers and Company – maintains supplier relationships.
• Manage Cash Flow – follows supplier payment terms policy.
• Negotiate Costs – controls costs.
• Maintain Accurate Database – keeps ERP data accurate.
• Inventory Management – manages raw materials to meet inventory turn objectives.

Skills

Leadership

ERP systems

Forecasting

SIOP

Master Schedule

Inventory Management

Supplier Relations

Budgeting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

If you are a results-driven supply chain leader passionate about driving operational excellence and leading high-performing teams, Emerson has an opportunity for you! Based at our Elk River, MN location, as the Materials Manager you will lead the planning and coordination of purchasing, inventory control, and scheduling activities while serving as a key contributor to the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process. Leveraging our ERP system, you will ensure the effective management of materials to meet customer demand, optimize inventory levels, and support Operations and MRO requirements. Working collaboratively across functions, you will plan, schedule, and monitor the acquisition and disposition of materials to deliver exceptional customer service, operational efficiency, and business performance.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Manage and Provide Leadership – Manages, trains, and provides leadership, including communication, coaching, timely performance feedback, recruitment, corrective discipline and employee development.
• Supervise – Assures that the department personnel are providing the following:
  • Source of Supply – Coordinates with Commodity Manager in utilizing strategic sources; identifies, negotiates, and maintains other sources as needed to meet manufacturing schedules.
  • SIOP – Assist in developing SIOP plan. Manage the flow of material to assure that the plan is realized.
  • Forecast – Maintain forecast in ERP system as developed in SIOP process
  • Master Schedule – Responsible for the master schedule to ensure that customer requirements are met by achieving 95% promise date service level.
  • Planning – Responsible for a materials and production plan to support the master schedule that is consistent with required lead times.
  • Material Availability – Assures material availability to support the manufacturing process.
  • Liaison Between Suppliers and Company – Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and customers. Supports supplier base management and certified supplier initiatives.
  • Manage Cash Flow – Emerson supplier payment terms policy is followed
  • Negotiate Costs – assures that costs are managed and controlled
  • Maintain Accurate Database – Assures accurate ERP database: costs, lead-time, usage, transactions, cycle counts, etc.
• Budget – Prepares and submits an annual budget, revises as necessary and operates the department within approved budget limits and expectations.
• Inventory Management – Effectively manages raw material and piece parts to meet or exceed inventory turn objectives.

Who You Are:

You consistently make sound, timely decisions by combining data, experience, and good judgment, even when faced with incomplete information. You excel at navigating complex challenges, asking thoughtful questions, identifying root causes, and evaluating options to deliver effective solutions. With a strong customer focus, you seek to understand stakeholder needs and proactively develop solutions that drive positive outcomes and exceed expectations. You build trust through integrity, transparency, and follow-through, fostering strong relationships by honoring commitments and demonstrating consistency between your words and actions.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in purchasing, production control, materials management, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to support materials planning, inventory management, and purchasing activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and planning skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience using Oracle ERP systems to support purchasing, materials management, inventory control, and planning activities.
• Three (3) or more years of leadership or supervisory experience within a manufacturing, supply chain, or materials management environment

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster 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 diverse teams, 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.

• 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.

About Us

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award‑winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

WHY EMERSON

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do.

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration. We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award‑winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor. At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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 for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance its safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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