Senior Manager - Materials and Supply Chain Optimization

Position Overview

We are seeking a driven and strategic Senior Manager - Materials and Supply Chain Optimization to lead and optimize material readiness within our production organization. This leadership role is pivotal in ensuring smooth operations and aligning material planning strategies with overarching business objectives. You will oversee a high-performing team of Project Material Managers, collaborate cross-functionally with various departments, and play a central role in maintaining seamless material flow under fast-paced and complex production conditions. This position directly contributes to predictable and efficient performance in our manufacturing operations by translating strategic initiatives into disciplined execution while maintaining high visibility across the organization.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Material Project Managers by setting clear goals, establishing measurable performance standards, and driving team growth through mentorship and coaching.
• Drive material availability and provide transparent inventory reporting to meet production demands and ensure smooth operational success.
• Manage key performance metrics, including inventory projections, on-time delivery (OTD), and excess & obsolete (E&O) analysis, aligning with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, program management, and production teams to address availability risks and enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Implement best practices in supply chain planning while leveraging data analytics and emerging technologies to drive innovation and improve decision-making.

To Thrive in this Role

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience in Siemens or the rail manufacturing industry).
• Proven leadership with 10+ years of experience managing teams in Materials Management, Procurement, Inventory Control, or Production Planning within a manufacturing environment. Candidates without direct team management experience will not be considered for this position.
• Outstanding skills in analyzing, interpreting, and clearly communicating complex business and material data to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Expertise in SAP MRP, strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and familiarity with ISO or TL9000 standards.
• Exceptional ability to manage, coach, and develop high-performing teams, solving complex challenges under fast-paced production demands.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
• The base salary for this position is $130,000 - $160,000 and the annual incentive target is 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Purpose

Our purpose has been clear for over 175 years: We create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. The world needs technologies that work. Technologies that matter. Technologies that solve today's challenges and help shape a better tomorrow. And that's exactly what we build. By bringing together the real world (factories, buildings, power grids, trains) with the digital world (software, data, AI, digital twins), we help our customers become more competitive, resilient, and sustainable.

Benefits

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

EEO Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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