Materials Manager – Bilingual

Materials Manager – Bilingual

Position Summary

The Materials Manager is proficient in English and Mexican Spanish and is responsible for overseeing the procurement, inventory control, and logistics of materials in a manufacturing setting. They will ensure that materials are available for production without overstocking, manage supplier relationships, and lead a team to maintain efficient operations. Key tasks include forecasting material needs, negotiating with suppliers, and developing inventory management systems.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000

The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for all statewide locations across the United States. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.

Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Management: Develop and implement procurement strategies to balance quality, cost, and supply continuity.

• Inventory Control: Monitor and manage inventory levels to avoid excess or shortages.

• Supplier Management: Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage disputes.

• Logistics Coordination: Oversee the scheduling and logistics of incoming and outgoing materials.

• Cost Management: Analyze market trends to achieve cost reductions while maintaining quality.

• Team Leadership: Lead and develop the materials management team.

• Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with industry standards and regulations

• Primary integrator for Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) activity: contribute to material procurement timing, order release timing requirements, available capacity, & lead-times.

• Interacts with Sales to coordinate an overall production plan to meet Customer demand.

• Owns Sales Forecasting for the CES Consolidated business

• the Master Production Schedule & slot plans for roll-outs and obsolescence of global products and ensure a consistent handoff of planning information to the production work cells so that the MPS and production schedules are synchronized.

• Purchasing materials and negotiating cost-effective deals.

• Inspecting and verifying incoming materials for quality and quantity.

• Developing inventory management systems to reduce wastage.

• Collaborating with other departments to meet material requirements.

• Preparing detailed reports on inventory operations.

• Analyzing supply chain data to identify areas for improvement.

• Collaborating with other departments to align supply chain activities with business goals.

• Managing the procurement process, including selecting suppliers and negotiating contracts.

• Monitoring supplier performance and addressing any issues.

Experience and Skill Required

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field.

• Certifications like CPIM or CSCP are advantageous.

• At least five years of experience in materials management or supply chain operations.

• Proficient in both English and Mexican Spanish. This includes the ability to read, write, and speak both languages at a professional level, enabling effective communication in a business environment.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP and ORACLE) and materials management software.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently to constantly.

• Must be able to constantly stand or sit for long periods of time as necessary in the work area.

Regal Rexnord is committed to providing market-competitive compensation and benefits, maintaining and ensuring a work environment that reflects our Regal Rexnord Values and culture everywhere we operate. We focus on providing a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports our associate’s health, wellness, educational endeavors, and financial stability.

Paid Time Off:

Regal Rexnord provides a Personal Leave allowance and a flexible approach to providing Holiday Leave so Associates can enjoy and observe the events that matter most in their lives.

Professional Development:
Professional advancement and personal growth are important to every