Project Materials Controller

Job Description

In This Position, Your Key Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and manage a detailed Material Management Plan for designated projects, ensuring that each purchasing requirement aligns with project deadlines, supplier lead times, approval processes, and logistics goals.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers and Engineering teams to synchronize procurement efforts with project timelines and engineering release schedules.
• Strategically plan procurement timing by evaluating supplier lead times, internal approval workflows, and transportation needs to meet project delivery objectives.
• Oversee all pre-order planning tasks, including requisition preparation, scheduling, and readiness assessments.
• Expedite open purchase orders and liaise with suppliers and procurement teams to ensure prompt order confirmations and deliveries.
• Supervise and coordinate material movement activities, which encompass inbound shipments, logistics planning, customs clearance, and site delivery preparedness.
• Collaborate with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of intercompany and buyout materials, while confirming the accuracy of goods receipt processes.
• Maintain precise material tracking systems, including purchase order statuses, estimated delivery timelines, and risk registers.
• Provide ongoing updates and reporting regarding material performance, delivery metrics, and project-related risks to essential stakeholders.
• Identify potential material supply issues, such as supplier delays, extended lead times, and engineering modifications, and work with cross-functional teams to devise mitigation strategies.
• Assess the impact of project alterations on material requirements and adjust planning accordingly.
• Assist in quality-related activities by coordinating inspection timelines to match project schedules.
• Ensure adherence to Emerson policies, business ethics standards, international trade regulations, and relevant business unit procedures.
• Analyze material planning data and performance indicators to enhance visibility, decision-making, and project results.
• Tackle complex material planning challenges through proactive coordination, data analysis, and risk management strategies.
  
  

Who You Are:

You are quick to respond and make decisions in dynamic and unpredictable environments. You adapt your communication style and content to cater to the diverse needs of various partners. You maintain focus on end goals and consistently strive to meet commitments and deadlines. You analyze a wide range of information sources to accurately identify problems before pursuing solutions. You observe group dynamics and select the most effective approach to foster collaboration, ensure project success, and meet stakeholder expectations.

For This Position, You Will Need:

• Substantial experience in material planning, production scheduling, and problem resolution within a project-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with supplier lead times, approval processes, and logistics for import/export.
• Proven experience in expediting orders and collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to address supply chain challenges.
• Strong analytical abilities, with a focus on tracking material status, delivery schedules, and project risks through data-driven insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• Ability to effectively engage with multiple stakeholders within a matrix organization.
• Knowledge of material planning requirements for industrial projects.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support business operations.
• Experience in sectors such as oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical, valves, automation, manufacturing, or other project-based industries is advantageous.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications That Distinguish You:

• A degree in Instrumentation, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field.
• Experience with Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation systems, custody transfer metering systems, analyzer systems, industrial automation projects, or similar technical settings.
• Background in material planning, production scheduling, project coordination, supply chain execution, or related operational roles.
• Professional certifications in supply chain management, materials management, or production planning such as APICS CPIM or CSCP are preferable.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively.
  
  

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we recognize that diverse viewpoints foster innovation and enhance our capacity to deliver exceptional results for our clients. We are dedicated to nurturing an inclusive work environment where every employee feels appreciated, respected, and empowered to contribute their best efforts.

We promote a culture of learning, teamwork, and continuous improvement by offering opportunities for professional growth, meaningful work, and career advancement. Our global teams collaborate to address complex challenges while supporting one another in a safe, ethical, and respectful workplace.

When you join Emerson, you become part of a team that values integrity, innovation, quality, and a commitment to positively impacting our customers, communities, and colleagues worldwide.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are driven by a collaborative spirit that empowers our diverse, multicultural teams globally to innovate solutions that enhance health, safety, intelligence, and sustainability. We invite you to join us in our ambitious mission.

We have cultivated an engaged community of curious, committed individuals who thrive on being welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to tackle the world's most intricate challenges — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll be instrumental in this important work while expanding your skills through our award-winning employee development initiatives. We take pride in being responsible corporate citizens in every location we operate and are dedicated to our people, our communities, and the broader world. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to create a positive impact in all our endeavors.

At Emerson, you'll witness that our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, let’s embark on this journey together. Let’s think innovatively, learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek out opportunities. Push boundaries. Be empowered to create improvements. Accelerate progress to achieve breakthroughs. Let’s go, together.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global frontrunner in automation technology and software. Through our extensive domain expertise and a history of impeccable execution, Emerson assists customers in critical sectors such as life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemicals, and advanced factory automation to operate more sustainably while enhancing productivity, energy security, and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive range of software and technology, we are aiding companies in implementing digital transformation to significantly improve their operations, conserve valuable resources, and enhance safety.

We provide equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and tackle challenges with assurance that, together, we can make an impact across a wide array of countries and industries. Whether you are an established professional seeking a career shift, an undergraduate exploring options, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you will find opportunities to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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