Materials Manager

Job Description: At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life’s essential resources for happier, healthier lives. From our residential and business water solutions to our sustainable innovations and applications, our 10,500 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world. As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, a generous 401(k) and ESPP to help you save for retirement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance. We have an opportunity for a Materials Manager to join our Sanford, NC team. You will own and drive the Sales Inventory Operations Planning Process to maintain proper customer service levels as well as inventory across the Manufacturing and Distribution campus in Sanford, NC. You will manage a team of hourly and professional employees responsible for managing purchasing, logistics, warehouse and distribution. You will: Manage production planning and scheduling based on sales forecasts. Responsible for meeting site OTD metrics. Partner with the Enterprise Materials Team to develop/improve supplier relationships and performance levels. Encompasses long-term strategies for cost reduction / quality improvement in partnership agreements. Facilitate and manage continuous improvement teams in areas of internal material flow, procurement, and supply base management. Oversee the forecasting of future material needs. Manages inventory control, shipping and receiving, and materials storage. Manages inventory discrepancies and cycle counting team. Capture and maintain scorecard metrics and recommend improvements to Site Leader. Generate relative reports to support DOO and peers with meetings and analysis. Lead site level Purchasing, Shipping, Parts, Warehouse, and Logistics teams. Key Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required in supply chain, logistics, business, or related discipline. 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment required. Working knowledge of replenishment systems and lean manufacturing strategies. Thorough knowledge of MS Office and JDE, SAP, or other similar ERP systems. Proven success in utilizing formal problem resolution tools (RCCM, etc.). Strong experience in utilization of Excel for data manipulation and analysis. Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer Diversity and Inclusion: With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity. We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by: Ensuring leadership involvement and ownership Attracting and retaining diverse talent at all levels Fostering a globally aware, inclusive culture Ensuring our practices are fair and non-discriminatory At Pentair, we help the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions, to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive. Pentair had revenue in 2023 of approximately $4.1 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 10,500 global employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, we work to help improve lives and the environment around the world. To learn more, visit Pentair.com.