Materials Manager II

Work Model This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. Position Overview The Materials Manager is responsible for functional leadership at Regal Rexnord’s Commercial Gearing production facility in Charlotte, NC. This location is a $98M+ business with ~160 salaried professionals and hourly associates. Directly and indirectly reporting to this position are salaried professionals and hourly associates. This critical role is a strategic hands‑on leader responsible for managing a complex supply chain and implementing advanced strategies in Purchasing, Logistics, Master Scheduling, Capacity Planning and Inventory Control to achieve the financial and operating objectives set by the overall organizational business plan. This role reports directly to the Plant Manager and indirectly to the Supply Chain functional leader. Key Responsibilities Lead a team of Planning and/or Purchasing professionals to define and execute a materials strategy to move goods from Supplier through receipt, production, and shipment readiness. Manage the plant’s inventory performance metrics versus target for Raw, WIP, and Finished Goods through stock level optimization and reduction/prevention of excess & obsolete. Act as Inventory Management subject matter expert for site sets and manage the inventory strategy (plan for every part) and monitor performance. Contribute to the SIOP process for materials availability, inventory forecast, and scenario planning. Support the process of translating demand forecast into supply and SKU‑based forecast. Improve ERP effectiveness by setting the right parameters while improving automation of planning and scheduling processes. Monitor supplier OTD and performance, ensuring corrective actions or escalations are in place to increase supplier OTD and quality. Implement, manage, and improve all processes related to the materials department including procurement, material handling, scheduling, inventory management, receiving, shipping, production scheduling, forecasting, and demand management. Support Customer OTD and material availability metrics improvement through active problem solving and action plans. Coach team on problem‑solving and analytical methodology to identify true root cause. Lead physical inventory counts and cycle counts, ensuring overall inventory accuracy. Develop and lead a team of planners and buyers toward best‑in‑class materials management by performing full‑range managerial responsibilities, including hiring, coaching and developing employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, and talent assessment and performance management initiatives. Required Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Materials. Minimum of 7 years of experience in direct material, inventory planning, supplier management, and strategy development, plus 2 years of experience supervising professionals. Proven people‑leadership competencies including the ability to effectively communicate, interact, and influence at all levels of the organization to drive results. Strong financial acumen, especially with understanding of inventory and impacts to working capital. Functional knowledge of ERP systems, especially MRP, scheduling, and purchasing. Expert analytical skills and ability to work in tight deadlines with imperfect information and adapt quickly to new information. Strong cross‑functional facilitation and teambuilding skills with the ability to diagnose and close organizational culture gaps. Strong written communication and excellent oral presentation skills, and the ability to present convincingly at senior leader levels. Bias for “go to Gemba” and critical thinking skills to identify problem areas and drive solutions using data‑based decision‑making. Preferred Skills and Qualifications MBA. Experience in industrial manufacturing with a mix of MTS/ATO/MTO models. Previous experience working with SAP and/or Oracle Planning modules. APICS, CPIM, CPM, ISM or ASQ Supply Chain Certification. Six Sigma or LEAN certification. Travel Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time for supplier visits or other business needs. Critical Competencies Regal Rexnord Values: Integrity, Responsibility, Diversity, Engagement & Inclusion, Customer Success, Innovation with Purpose, Continuous Improvement, Performance, Passion to Win, and Sense of Urgency. Business Acumen: Quickly learns business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business, and applies knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. Leadership, Talent Management, Organizational Agility, Influence, Initiative, Change Agent, Executive Presence, Customer Centric, Teamwork/Collaboration/Global Interface, Organizational Awareness, Judgment and Decision Making, Communication, Continuous Improvement. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage. Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA). Paid Time Off and Holidays. 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions. Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance. Paid Leaves. Tuition Assistance. Restrictions 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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