Job Description

Work Model: This role can be performed remotely from an approved location, with flexibility based on business needs and applicable requirements.

The Linear Motion Division is part of the Automation & Motion Control Segment, with approximately 1,500 global associates. There are 9 main sites for Linear Motion located across the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, & Europe with the division Headquarters based in Downers Grove, IL.

The Senior Director of SIOP Materials Management will lead excellence around material supply planning, supplier relationships, in-plant materials management, inventory control, and is a key member of the division leadership team.

This leadership position will focus on improving material flow by balancing demand and supply through the maturity of SIOP, demand planning, master scheduling, material planning, inventory management, production control, and logistics processes. This role is accountable for the supply and movement of all materials from their source to the point of use on the assembly line, actively planning and executing to achieve productivity and efficiency targets as well as managing risk and generating cost savings to achieve the strategic goals of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Materials Excellence & Effective Problem Solving

• Develop a vision and long-term strategy related to the process, systems, and skills roadmap for materials management and SIOP function across the division, aligned with the broader Regal Rexnord organization.
• Identify opportunities to develop, improve or simplify processes, guidelines and policies for effective supplier management practices, order fulfillment, inventory management and materials management.
• Manage business risks by implementing resolutions and diversifying supplier base across the in-plant materials management and supply chain management function.
• Ensure SIOP plan is set to meet customer expectations and align manufacturing facilities to support plan.
• Identify and implement total supply chain improvements. Increase supply chain visibility to assist in inventory reduction and on time delivery. Evaluate networks and pursue systems/process enhancements to reduce costs and improve reliability.

Stakeholder Management

• Lead supply chain and materials management initiatives by providing direction and guidance by setting clear performance expectations and coaching to key stakeholders.
• Manage/collaborate with demand planning, product line leadership, engineering, operations, and finance teams to drive cross-functional alignment.
• Build and develop relationships at the executive level with suppliers and partners to ensure contractual commitment, alignment, and accountability.

Performance and Talent Management

• Foster a culture focused on continuous improvement aimed at achieving predictability and efficient materials management operations.
• Establish performance monitoring/KPI programs to effectively measure the performance of divisions internal team and our supply chain.
• Develop analytics to measure, evaluate, analyze, and take corrective action to continually improve key metrics in materials management and the supply chain function.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 10 + years of experience in supply chain materials management or logistics.
• 5 + years of leadership/ management experience particularly in global operations.
• Proven track record in overseeing global supply chain, inventory control, procurement and supplier relationships.
• Ability to optimize inventory and reduce costs while ensuring production needs.
• Proficiency in supply chain analytics and data driven decision making tools.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in a multicultural environment.
• Critical thinking skills to properly identify problem area & potential solutions.
• Demonstrate the Regal Rexnord Values; Integrity, Responsibility, Diversity, Engagement & Inclusion, Customer Success, Innovation with Purpose, Continuous Improvement, Performance, Passion to Win, and Sense of Urgency.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MBA or MS) in Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• Expertise in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (SAP Preferred).
• Familiarity with global trade regulations, customs and import/export compliance.
• APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM).
• Lean Six Sigma certification (e.g, Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Experience with High Mix / Low Volume and Low Mix / High Volume manufacturing.

Physical Demand and Work Environment

Physical Demands – while performing the duties in this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.

Work Environment – the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a "U.S. Person,' which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States.

Expected salary: $200,000 – 230,000 annually.

The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for all statewide locations across the United States. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.

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