Manager, Materials Operations

Are you an experienced leader from a manufacturing industry, looking to expand your career with an industrial market leader in the Houston, Texas region?

Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer!

Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership, and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Apply your expertise in our industry-leading team of automation professionals.

As the Manager, Materials Operations, you will be responsible for leading the procurement, planning, warehousing and distribution activities of all goods and services in support of project and product manufacturing and field service business lines. Responsible for developing and achieving objectives related to total acquisition costs, inventory turnover objectives and supply chain cost improvement programs in alignment with overall business goals.

Responsible for optimizing the performance of current supply chains, implementing lean six sigma methodologies to improve supply chain lead time and inventory accuracy. Accountable for improving the cost of goods and service throughout their lifecycle. Collaborates with the Valmet Global Supply team to ensure end-to-end Supply Chain excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to establish supply chain key metrics to drive performance in a manner which positively impacts business financials.

• Drive data analytics initiatives to support quantitative business decisions.

• Responsible for improving Inventory Control accuracy to minimize adjustments in a quantifiable manner.

• Oversee Purchasing functions; implement improvement plans to achieve annualized cost reduction targets.

• Lead Strategic Sourcing and Demand Planning departments to ensure consistent product supply globally.

• Manage global contract negotiations to secure favorable terms.

• Lead Supply Chain organization in a way which enhances cross-functional collaboration throughout the organization.

• Consolidate regional supply chains into a synchronized global system.

• Support Sales & Operations Planning process to ensure procurement, distribution, and management of raw materials supports a competitive market environment regarding cost and lead-time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Economics, or 10-15 years of relevant experience.

• Five or more years managing supply chain operations and personnel in a manufacturing environment.

• Proven track record in global contract negotiations and unifying supply chain structures.

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.

• Exceptional negotiation, relationship-building, and communication abilities.

• Experience in team leadership, mentorship, and capability enhancement.

We offer:
We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company-funded registered pension plan.
Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check.

Additional Information:
Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best.  At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.
To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.  

When everything works together: 
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together.  With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries.  Our commitment to moving our customer’s performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how, and above all, teamwork.  Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers