Materials Manager

Copeland Corporation LLC; Rushville (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland Corporation LLC is seeking a seasoned Materials Manager to lead end-to-end materials execution, ensuring timely availability of raw materials, components, and subassemblies to support demand and production plans.

You will drive S&OE, coordinate weekly meetings, manage constraints, and provide recovery plans to meet AOP/QCR targets while balancing service, inventory and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in supply chain or operations.
• 7+ years in materials management, planning, or production control.
• Leadership of S&OP processes and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the S&OE process and translate plans into actionable materials actions.
• Facilitate regular S&OE meetings to resolve shortages and imbalances.
• Own exception management and rapid decision-making to hit targets.
• Provide clear material availability dates and recovery plans for at-risk orders.
• Ensure alignment with master production schedule and demand signals.
• Balance service, inventory and cost using ERP parameters (PFEP, safety stock).
• Identify supply risks and mitigate lead-time variability.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Production, Procurement, Logistics, Finance.
• Communicate risks and impacts clearly to stakeholders.
• Use data and scenario analysis to drive decisions and improvements.

Skills

S&OP

Materials mgmt

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Supply planning

Product launches

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / Operations / Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

NetSuite

Oracle Flora

Job description

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Job Description

The Materials Manager is responsible for end-to-end materials execution, ensuring the timely availability of raw materials, components, and subassemblies to support demand and production plans. With a heavy focus on Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE), this role drives day-to-day alignment between demand, supply, and capacity while proactively managing constraints, shortages, and risks to customer service and operational performance.

• Lead the S&OE process, translating S&OE and SIOP plans into executable, short-term supply and materials actions
• Facilitate weekly/daily S&OE meetings to resolve demand-supply imbalances, shortages, and priority conflicts.
• Own exception management, escalation, and rapid decision-making to meet AOP/QCR targets and plan.
• Provide clear supply commit dates and recovery plans for at-risk orders.
• Ensure material availability aligns with master production schedule and near-term demand signals.
• Balance service, inventory, and cost through effective inventory strategies and maintenance of accurate planning parameters in ERP system (PFEP, Safety Stock, ROP’s, MOQ’s).
• Identify and mitigate material constraints, supplier risks, and lead-time variability.
• Partner closely with Sales, Customer Service, Production, Procurement, Project Management, Logistics, and Finance.
• Communicate risks and impacts to stakeholders with clarity and urgency.
• Use data and scenario analysis to drive execution decisions and continuous improvement.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field (equivalent working experience in materials management may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 7+ years of experience in materials management, supply planning, or production control.
• Demonstrated leadership of S&O/SIOP processes.
• Experience managing teams in a manufacturing or complex supply environment.
• Experience with product launches
• Experience managing engineering changes and working with suppliers to make those changes happen.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite); Oracle Flora experience would be a plus.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• APICS/ASCM certification
• Experience operating within a formal SIOP/S&OE framework.
• Background in an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.

WHY COPELAND?

Our Commitment to Our People Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial. Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally. Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Copeland, we believe having a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is critical to our success. We are committed to creating a culture where every employee feels welcomed, heard, respected, and valued for their experiences, ideas, perspectives, and expertise. Ultimately, our diverse and inclusive culture is the key to driving industry-leading innovation, better serving our customers and making a positive impact in the communities where we live.

Work Authorization

Copeland 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 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

Copeland 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. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: [e-mail].

About Copeland

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Every day, our global workforce fulfills our unified purpose and lives out the values we hold close as an organization: Integrity, Safety and Quality, Support Our People, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Innovation. Our causes – Planet, Humanity, Champion, Inclusion, and Future – shape, define, and fuel Copeland’s culture while inspiring our innovative spirit and driving our focus. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recently received your MBA degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

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Our Commitment to Our People Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition.

That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial. Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally. Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave. Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland 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 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

Copeland 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. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: [e-mail]

With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.