Job Description
Are you a Materials Manager looking for an opportunity to grow? If so, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you, based in our East Granby, Connecticut, location! Under the guidance of the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for all materials management functions - including suppliers and production. You'll ensure maximum customer service, minimum inventory investment, and efficient plant operations as you manage $5 million of spend, annually. You will also have supervisory responsibility for one hourly and three salaried personnel across planning, purchasing, and shipping/receiving.
In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Handle all materials management activities including scheduling, purchasing, inventory control, materials movement, supplier performance measurements, logistics, and indirect materials management.
• Serve as primary contact for the customer service team for all the products shipped from the East Granby facility; collaborating with our Customer Service and Sales teams to ensure adherence to customer requirements and on-time service level performance.
• Participate in daily/weekly operations meetings to ensure scheduling and manufacturing activities are being met as planned.
• Own and coordinate our annual physical inventory process.
• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional projects to drive improvements to inventory accuracy and turnover, vendor on-time delivery, past-due backlog, and customer service levels.
• Partner with the corporate purchasing team to ensure compliance with our purchasing practices, look for opportunities to reduce raw material pricing, and logistics costs.
• Maintain metrics and controls for measuring inventory levels, raw materials costs, scheduling attainment, and on-time service levels.

Who You Are:
You provide direct and meaningful feedback. You tackle difficult issues with optimism and confidence. You structure work so it aligns with people's goals and motivators. You empower others; making each person feel their contributions are valued. You separate and combine tasks into efficient and simple workflows; figuring out processes vital to get things done. You delegate assignments and decisions appropriately and drive progress by maintaining dialogue on work and results.
For this Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering or another related field
• At least 3 years' experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• At least 3 years' experience in supply chain
• Working experience with an ERP system
• Legal authorization to work in the US.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart

• 3 years' experience managing direct reports
• Working experience with Oracle ERP system
• Knowledge of Wire and Cable manufacturing process
• Planning Certification such as APICS and/or CPM

Our Offer to You:
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have 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 prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.
This philosophy is fundamental to living our company's values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.
Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.
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About Us
WHY EMERSON
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 their 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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