Materials Manager

The Materials Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all activities related to the planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials required for company operations. This role ensures material availability, accuracy of inventory levels, cost-effective purchasing, and efficient flow of goods from suppliers to production.

Material Planning & Inventory Management

• Develop and implement material planning strategies to meet production schedules and customer demand.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels through cycle counts, audits, and continuous improvement of inventory control processes.
• Analyze usage trends, lead times, and forecasts to reduce stockouts and minimize excess inventory.
• Oversee the maintenance of ERP/MRP systems to ensure accurate and timely data.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Source and evaluate suppliers to ensure cost-effective, high‑quality materials.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms to optimize spend.
• Monitor supplier performance (quality, on‑time delivery, responsiveness) and resolve issues as they arise.
• Build strong relationships with key vendors to support long-term business goals.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to ensure consistent material availability and accurate cost tracking.
• Participate in new product introduction processes to establish material requirements and sourcing strategies.
• Communicate proactively with internal teams on material shortages, delays, and corrective actions.
• Successfully partner with Corporate teams on projects.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise and develop inventory and purchasing staff.
• Create and maintain a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Provide training and performance feedback to ensure team success.

The successful candidate will have proven experience…

• 5+ years of experience in materials management, procurement, or supply chain operations.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred, distribution experience also considered.
• Prior leadership/supervisory experience required.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and inventory management best practices with specific experience in SAP.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory management software.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

The successful candidate will have proven experience…

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, business, or related field.
• Expected Base Salary Range: $115,000 - $145,000

The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons among other potential factors.

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a ‘U.S. Person’, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.

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