Business & Materials Manager in MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany

We are looking for a dedicated and forward thinking Business & Materials Manager to work with our great team in our Monchengladbach fulfillment center!

Part of our Isolation Valves business unit, the site collaborates with numerous Emerson teams across Europe to assemble and prepare our own solutions for delivery to our customers. This role will have full responsibility of the site (including full Cost Control, Profit and Loss responsibility shared with other parts of the matrix organization), with a key emphasis on respecting safety and quality standards, continuous improvement and maintaining a culture that reflects Emerson’s values and expectations. By joining us in this position, you will set and drive site’s strategy, based on high quality decision making and alignment with our global objectives.

If you are a passionate people manager, able to establish excellent collaboration within the different facets of a complex organization and to lead your team to achieve phenomenal results, we welcome you to join us!

In This Role your responsibilities will be:

• Leading and managing the planning, execution, and successful completion of multiple projects, ensuring effective control over budgets, timelines, and resources.

• Developing and implementing strategic policies for planning, purchasing, and supply chain management, including initiatives for inventory optimization.

• Driving improvements in planning processes, including enhancements to Oracle systems, to increase accuracy and efficiency.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Operations and Finance, to create accurate monthly and quarterly shipment forecasts and budgets, focusing on on-time delivery and cost control.

• Ensuring a balanced approach to cost efficiency and resource utilization, optimizing the use of local and global resources.

• Providing leadership and oversight to teams responsible for Master Scheduling, Purchasing, and Material Management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.

• Maintaining strong supplier relationships to secure high-quality materials and timely deliveries, supporting the overall supply chain strategy.

• Promoting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement, identifying and addressing root causes of issues proactively.

• Ensuring effective communication and collaboration across departments, including Sales, Operations, and Finance, to align activities with company objectives and deliver exceptional customer value.

Who You Are:

You are an organized and proactive individual with experience in materials management or supply chain roles. You have a knack for optimizing inventory, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality materials. Your strong communication skills help you collaborate effectively across teams. You are committed to continuous improvement and maintaining high standards in safety and quality. With a good grasp of budgeting and cost control, you are eager to grow in a dynamic environment. Fluent in English, you are ready to work in a global team and contribute to operational success.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.

• Leadership and Operations experience in a manufacturing industry.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, formed through experience in collaborating effectively across functions and levels.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing business priorities and market dynamic

• Financial savvy, with the ability to ensure effective cost control.

• Previous experience in a matrix organization.

• Fluent English skills.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration;

• Lean Six Sigma Belt

• German skills;

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex operational challenges;

Our Offer to You

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our employees’ personal and professional needs. From competitive benefits plans and comprehensive medical care to equitable opportunities for growth and development we strive to create a workplace that is supportive and rewarding.

Depending on location, our flexible work from home policy allows you to make the best of your time, by combining quiet home office days with collaborative experiences in the office so that you can personalize your work-life mix.

Moreover, our global volunteer employee resource groups will empower you to connect with peers that share the same interest, promote diversity and inclusion and positively contribute to communities around us.

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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Requisition ID : 24008496

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.