Materials Manager - OFC

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 plan.

• 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 Stock, ROP’s, MOQ’s). 

• Identify and mitigate material constraints, supplier risks, and lead-time variability.

• Partner closely with Sales, Customer Service, Production, Procurement, Project Management, Logistics, and Finance.

• Communicate risks and impacts to stakeholders with clarity and urgency.

• Use data and scenario analysis to drive execution decisions and continuous improvement.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field (equivalent working experience in materials management may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• 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.

• Experience with product launches

• Experience managing engineering changes and working with suppliers to make those changes happen.

• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite); Oracle Flora experience would be a plus.

• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• APICS/ASCM certification

• Experience operating within a formal SIOP/S&OE framework.

• Background in an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.

WHY COPELAND? 

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Copeland, we believe having a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is critical to our success. We are committed to creating a culture where every employee feels welcomed, heard, respected, and valued for their experiences, ideas, perspectives, and expertise. Ultimately, our diverse and inclusive culture is the key to driving industry-leading innovation, better serving our customers and making a positive impact in the communities where we live.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland 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.

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: [email protected].

About Copeland

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.

Every day, our global workforce fulfills our unified purpose and lives out the values we hold close as an organization: Integrity, Safety and Quality, Support Our People, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Our causes – Planet, Humanity, Champion, Inclusion, and Future – shape, define, and fuel Copeland’s culture while inspiring our innovative spirit and driving our focus.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recently received your MBA degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

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