Job Summary: Lead the supplier performance of assigned suppliers (steel casting foundry) meeting the KRA's. Optimize supply chain effectiveness through continuous improvement of processes & sustain the supplier performance. Coordinate deployment of actions in support of the critical initiatives working closely with the Supplier Quality, Materials and Manufacturing resources. Lean Concept Implementation at Key suppliers to improve their Performance Level and towards process optimization, Lead Time Reduction. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Own the delivery performance of the assigned suppliers and ensure 95% On Time Delivery (OTD) of the supplies to our sites Weekly Open Order Review meeting with all suppliers, Analyze and derive an action plan for eliminating the root cause of any delay which affects the delivery performance OTD to request date must be above 95% by line and must not go below 85% Initiate steps for improving the Lead Time of the supplier(s); Understand the processing sequence at supplier's end and suggest ways to improve the process; Work closely to improve the Lead Time meeting market expectations Late backlog orders must not exceed 5% of the total open purchase orders with the suppliers Implement Lean Projects for process improvement, Lead Time & cost reduction Support all Fisher site purchasing teams with weekly review conference calls involving key suppliers Quarterly Supplier Business review needs to be conducted including Supplier team & other Key Stakeholders from all WA. Action Points to be Brought together & followed for Completion Forecast Consolidation, Stocking overview to be maintained & implemented for all assigned diverse Suppliers Assessing Supplier capability & Capacity required to meet Flow Controls Global demand, joint action to be initiated along with the team to enhance the Performance Maintaining the RCCP (Rough Cut capacity Plan) for all suppliers on monthly / weekly basis & alert the site if there is a spike beyond allocation in demand Ensure Relationship development and management with Key Supplier Emerson Account Managers Align the Supplier loading pattern from various sites for specific Project / Product as per the derived strategy Weekly updates of all assigned suppliers New Product Development projects under execution Supplier Business Reviews to ensure long-term plan and strategy Develop structured process with supplier to set and supervise important metrics Internal relationships with subordinate, peers, cross-functional team in Valve Business Unit as well as Emerson’s Other Business Units Who You Are: You gain insight into various WA needs, You see opportunities that benefit the customer, You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations, You establish and maintain effective customer relationships, You readily action new challenges, without unnecessary planning, you identify and seize new opportunities, You display a can-do attitude in good and bad times, You step up to handle tough issues, You keep a strong bottom-line orientation, You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks, You maintain a track record of exceeding goals optimally, You push yourself and help suppliers achieve results For This Role, You Will Need: Need to mentor Steel Casting foundries & have to work along with them to Improve their Performance (LBL/OTD) Identify continuous improvement opportunities and drive the improvement initiatives working with the steel casting foundries Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the important skills to effectively apply technology and systems specific to the department required. Strong understanding of Foundry production processes, supply chain and process improvement Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart: Bachelor’s degree or experience in engineering mechanical or related field, with minimum proficient experience Strong technical background in Various Steel Grades, Special Alloy Grades, & ASTM Standards Experience in Handling Casting Parts Commodity Sourcing Knowledge towards Casting processes & lead time Awareness about EMS & ISO 45001, ISO 14064, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 procedures Our Culture & Commitment to You: At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
