Materials Manager
Emerson
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Houston, TX · Posted October 26, 2026
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About the job
The Materials Manager leads all aspects of material flow, inventory management, procurement, planning, scheduling, warehousing, receiving, and shipping to ensure customer orders are fulfilled efficiently and on time. This role partners across operations, finance, supply chain, and supplier networks to optimize inventory investment, improve operational performance, and support business growth. The Materials Manager also develops and maintains strong supplier relationships while driving continuous improvement throughout the materials organization. This position reports to the Houston Plant Manager.