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)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production planning & procurement execution
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
