Materials Manager - Global Aftermarket Valves Leader

Materials Manager – Global Aftermarket Valves Leader

Lead strategic material planning for global valve projects, optimizing inventory and aligning production schedules across manufacturing units.

• Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials from suppliers and across departments to meet production schedules.
• Lead master planning, material processes, and systems to ensure alignment with production plans and KPIs.
• Develop midterm plans for the manufacturing unit and contribute to the broader business unit strategy.
• Coordinate wing‑to‑wing Material Management processes (Cyberplan, Demand Planning, Input/Output model, Inventory targets, S&OP), ensuring consistency across all sites and operational alignment with production plans and KPIs.
• Evaluate the impact of Engineering Change Orders and the KIT OTD, taking subsequent actions.
• Collect and analyze data from company functions, identify deviations from the original schedule, and propose corrective actions.
• Participate in Revenue Pacing Meetings as the main Global Manufacturing point of contact for other functions.
• Optimize inventory levels and drive process improvements across the supply chain.
• Participate in cross‑disciplinary discussions to assess future developments and their impact on the business.
• Develop a strategic mid‑term plan for the manufacturing unit aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Project Management) to identify problems and provide solutions for issues affecting OTD project performance.
• Manage master planning, material processes, and systems to support production schedules and purchasing needs.
• Conduct strategic interactions due to complex long‑term planning and customized sales processes.
• Coordinate Project Management, Finance, Engineering, Sourcing, and Manufacturing teams during planning and execution for plants.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in materials planning and execution, with a focus on process improvements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems.
• Experience leading programs and projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute initiatives.
• Established project management skills.

This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role. You will be eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k).