If you are a professional searching for an opportunity to grow and develop your abilities within a dynamic business, Emerson has an appealing role for you!

We are looking for a Materials Manager (m/w/d) within our Final Control Group (Pressure Management), to be based in Bologna, Italy (#LI-Onsite) and oversee the daily operations of the manufacturing plant, focusing on achieving strategic objectives related to sales, profitability, inventory, and service levels while driving technological innovation and continuous improvement in collaboration with Supply Chain, Quality, Human Resources, and HSE departments.

If this sounds like something you would love to do, we encourage your application!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Leading material planning and purchasing to ensure timely availability aligned with production schedules and demand forecasts. Maintaining accurate system data on suppliers, lead times, and inventory levels while optimizing costs and meeting business objectives. Collaborating with the supply chain procurement team to enhance supplier relationships and drive cost-saving initiatives. Overseeing purchase orders, stock levels, and imports/exports, ensuring compliance with legal and company policies. Mentoring and developing a team of buyers and planners to foster collaboration and continuous improvement. Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations while promoting a safe work environment.

Who You Are:

You articulate messages in a way that is broadly understandable, promoting shared contributions to goals persisting in the face of challenges and setbacks.

You anticipate customer needs and provide services that are beyond customer expectations, looking for obstacles to develop excellent contingency plans.

For This Role, You Will Need:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience. Experience in material planning, procurement, and inventory management within a manufacturing environment. People leadership experience. Proficiency in MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems and production forecasting. Advanced proficiency in MS Office, with knowledge of ERP systems preferred. Proficiency in Italian and English, with preference for French and Romanian language skills.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart: 

Background in an industrial automation environment with similar products (gas regulators and analyzers). Experience within matrix organization. 

Our Offer to You

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional needs. From competitive benefits plans and comprehensive medical care to equitable opportunities for growth and development we strive to create a workplace that is supportive and exciting. 

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.  Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson. 

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

Moreover, our global volunteer employee resource groups will empower you to connect with peers that share the same interest, promote diversity and inclusion and positively contribute to communities around us.