Planning and Inventory Control Manager

**Emerson**is a trusted partner in the world's most crucial industries to address the biggest challenges of modern life. We cater to a wide range of industries including water, mining and minerals, and oil and gas industries. As a **Planning and Inventory Control Manager**you will be responsible for the timely supply of product from both external suppliers and internal manufacturing, balancing inventory costs with product lead time requirements to meet the market.

**In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be**:

- Own the Production Planning team, ensuring production schedule are aligned to customer delivery requirements.
- Handle the daily, weekly, monthly production build plans to ensure labor & materials are available for production start dates.
- Develop, lead, and implement procurement strategies across both local & international Buyers, ensuring the achievement of purchasing objectives.
- Collaborate with the Global Supply Chain Team and Buyers to lead all aspects of achieving all critical metrics related to suppliers. Develop RCCM on specific supplier when necessary to improve supplier performance
- Develop inventory management plans to ensure product lead time requirements are balanced with inventory investment costs.
- Work with the Global Inventory Management Team on ensure inventory reduction programs are in place, monthly targets are meets, and compliance programs are in place
- Ensure Excess and Obsolete minimization programs are in place.
- Manage the inventory control process for the sites, ensuring regular Cycle Counting is conducted and important metrics related to inventory are met.
- Engage with the Global Logistics Team and local Freight Forwarder to establish and maintain compliance programs, while meeting critical metrics.
- Serve as the main contact for the Tactical purchasing team and Operations. Address recurring and advanced supplier performance issues such as Deliveries and Quality. Act as the local liaison between Principal and site(s) to support local requirements.
- Work with the Global Supply Chain team on developing cost out programs related to controlling Net Material Inflations.
- Support New Product Development (NPD), Introduction (NPI) and Customer projects
- Cultivate solid relationships with collaborators and strategic supply partners to enhance Business.
- Develop and Improve workflow process in line with ERP software system

**Who You Are**:
You provide timely and helpful information to others across the organization, you establish and maintains effective customer relationships. Pushes self and helps others achieve results.

**For This Role, You Will Need**:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, or an APICS Certificate
- Have 5-7 years functional experience in one or more of the following areas: Supply, Engineering, or Operations, working in a complex manufacturing environment and 3 years negotiation experience.
- Have demonstrated people leadership skills where you bring the best out of your team and pave the way for their success
- Have proven change management experience in a global organization
- Be experienced in managing supplier development
- Experienced in working with complex ERP systems, SAP preferred
- Have a good understanding of the respective industry and supply base and key cost drivers

**Our Offer to You**:
By joining Emerson, you will be given the opportunity to make a difference through the work you do.

Emerson's compensation and benefits programs are designed to be **competitive within the industry and local labor markets**.

We attract, develop, and retain exceptional people in an inclusive environment, where all **employees can reach their greatest potential**. We are dedicated to the ongoing development of our employees because we know that it is critical to our success as a global company.

We have established our Remote Work Policy for eligible roles to promote **Work-Life Balance**through a hybrid work setup where our team members can take advantage of working both from home and at the office.

Safety is paramount to us, and we are relentless in our pursuit to provide a **Safe Working Environment**across our global network and facilities.

Through our benefits, development opportunities, and an inclusive and safe work environment, we aim to create an organization our people are proud to represent

**Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion**

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.