Senior Materials Manager

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of Planning and/or Purchasing professionals to define and execute a materials strategy from materials requirement planning and PO through receipt and production/shipment readiness
• Manages and is responsible for all aspects of the plant's inventory performance metrics, including availability, inventory value, Excess & Obsolete, and Days on Hand.
• Sets and manages the inventory strategy, plan for every part & monitors performance
• Key contributor to the SIOP process for materials availability, inventory forecast, and scenario planning. Supports process of translating demand forecast into supply and SKU-based forecast
• Supports Plant Manager in achieving plant targets by assessing material risk and implementing countermeasures to close gaps.
• Improves SAP effectiveness by ensuring master data accuracy and correct planning parameters set to enable automation of planning & scheduling process.
• Improve data/process to improve accuracy of customer commit/ATP dates.
• Responsible for supplier strategic initiatives, OTD and performance monitoring, and cost-out execution. Ensures corrective actions are in place to increase supplier OTD and quality.
• Works with the site and business leadership to develop strategic roadmaps, forecasts, and action plans to support annual KPI improvements and Policy Deployment.
• Implements, manages, and improves all processes related to the materials department including but not limited to procurement, material handling, scheduling, inventory management, receiving, shipping, production scheduling, forecasting, demand management.
• Engages in and leads active problem solving, driving team to true root cause and corrective action. Facilitates and coaches to build a culture of problem solving.
• Leads physical inventory counts and cycle count, responsible for overall inventory accuracy.
• Establishes, deploys, and monitors standard processes, policies & procedures, taking the necessary steps to ensure compliance.
• Develops and leads a team of Planners & Buyers towards best-in-class materials management by performing full range of managerial responsibilities, including, hiring, coaching, developing employees, planning, assigning, directing work, and performance management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required in a business/industrial related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in indirect material inventory planning and strategy development, including 3 years of team leadership and supervisory experience. Experience in industrial manufacturing with mix of MTS/ATO/MTO models preferred.
• Functional knowledge of ERP system logic, especially Materials Requirement Planning (MRP), Scheduling, and Purchasing. SAP experience preferred.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop teams.
• Strong financial acumen, especially in P&L and cash-flow modeling, scenario building, and comparative analysis.
• Expert analytical skills with the ability to use a structured approach to understand, analyze, and solve complex problems.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions with imperfect information. Rationalize calculated risks and adapt quickly as new information is available.
• Strong written communication and excellent oral presentation skills, and the ability to present convincingly at senior levels.
• Highly committed team player, flexible, and able to work tight deadlines.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time for supplier visits or other business needs.
• Previous experience working with SAP and/or Oracle Planning modules preferred.
• APICS, CPIM, CPM, ISM or ASQ Supply Chain Certification preferred.
• Six Sigma or LEAN certification preferred.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control…