Copeland

Climate Technologies

MaterialsManager

$105–155k ~AI est. Cudahy, Wisconsin, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Materials Manager at Copeland. Skills: Materials execution, S&OE process, Inventory management. Lead the S&OE process. Translate S&OE and SIOP plans into executable actions”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet AOP targets; Meet QCR targets

Industry & Context.

Climate Technologies
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Exception management; Scenario analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field, 7+ years of experience in materials management, supply planning, or production control, Demonstrated leadership of S&OE/SIOP processes, Experience managing teams in a manufacturing or complex supply environment, Proficiency with ERP systems, Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, problem-solving skills, communication skills, cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice to Have

APICS/ASCM certification, Experience operating within a formal SIOP/S&OE framework, Background in ETO manufacturing environment, Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies

What You'll Do.

Lead the S&OE process

Translate S&OE and SIOP plans into executable actions

Facilitate S&OE meetings

Resolve demand-supply imbalances

Resolve priority conflicts

Own exception management

Own rapid decision-making

Provide supply commit dates

Provide recovery plans

Ensure material availability aligns with master production schedule

Ensure material availability aligns with near-term demand signals

Maintain accurate planning parameters in ERP system

Identify material constraints

Mitigate material constraints

Identify supplier risks

Mitigate supplier risks

Identify lead-time variability

Mitigate lead-time variability

Partner closely with Sales

Partner closely with Customer Service

Partner closely with Production

Partner closely with Procurement

Partner closely with Project Management

Partner closely with Logistics

Partner closely with Finance

Communicate risks to stakeholders

Communicate impacts to stakeholders

Use data to drive execution decisions

Use scenario analysis to drive execution decisions

Drive continuous improvement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration; Partner with Sales; Partner with Customer Service; Partner with Production; Partner with Procurement; Partner with Project Management; Partner with Logistics; Partner with Finance

Communication Scope

Communicate risks; Communicate impacts

Full Job Description

**About Us** We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today! **Job Description:** The Materials Manager is responsible for end-to-end materials execution, ensuring the timely availability of raw materials, components, and subassemblies to support demand and production plans. With a heavy focus on Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE), this role drives day-to-day alignment between demand, supply, and capacity while proactively managing constraints, shortages, and risks to customer service and operational performance. **AS A MATERIALS MANAGER, YOU WILL:** * Lead the S&OE process, translating S&OE and SIOP plans into executable, short-term supply and materials actions. * Facilitate weekly/daily S&OE meetings to resolve demand-supply imbalances, shortages, and priority conflicts. * Own exception management, escalation, and rapid decision-making to meet AOP/QCR targets and plans. * Provide clear supply commit dates and recovery plans for at-risk orders. * Ensure material availability aligns with master production schedule and near-term demand signals. * Balance service, inventory, and cost through effective inventory strategies and maintenance of accurate planning parameters in ERP system (PFEP, Safety S

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