Manager II, Materials
Core
Leading materials management activities for the Stearns Product Value Stream, overseeing production planning, purchasing, inventory, and logistics for over $40M annual spend.
Role type
Manager II, Materials (Supply Chain)
Builds
Production schedules, supplier contracts, cost-reduction pipelines, and material availability for industrial powertrain and automation components.
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (power transmission, automation, motors)
Required skills
strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, production planning, inventory management, cost reduction analysis, make-versus-buy decisioning, team leadership, SIOP participation, contract management, lean manufacturing principles
Preferred skills
SAP MRP systems, Kanban implementation, value stream mapping, managing large tonnage stampings/copper/aluminum/ball bearings, supplier development programs, new product introduction support, multi-site global supply chain projects, APICS/CPIM/CSCP certifications
