Sr. Supervisor, Materials And Inventory Control

Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Supervisor, Materials and Inventory Control

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Working location: Mankato, MN

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You'll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it's your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world's most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

The Sr. Supervisor, Materials and Inventory Control oversees material flow, inventory accuracy, and compliance with ERP processes for parts and finished goods. This role leads and develops staff, manages cycle counting, resolves discrepancies, and implements process improvements to enhance warehouse efficiency. The position is also responsible for communicating progress and issues to senior management and performing key administrative functions.

What you will be doing

• Oversee material flow, receipt, and movement of parts and finished goods, ensuring compliance with ERP and inventory control processes.
• Manage cycle counting, resolve inventory discrepancies, and drive improvements in inventory accuracy and control programs.
• Lead and develop staff, assign work, evaluate performance, and ensure adherence to safety and personnel policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cycle time, improve first pass yield, and increase warehouse and material flow efficiency.
• Communicate progress, developments, and issues to senior management; perform administrative functions including reporting, approving expenditures, and purchasing decisions.

Basic Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, or a related field, 4+ years' experience in materials management.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, or a related field, 2+ years' experience in materials management.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, or a related field.
• JD/PhD in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, or a related field.
• In lieu of degree, 6+ years of experience in materials management
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent. Resident Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Preferred Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory control, and supply chain processes, including material movement and cycle counting.
• Experience with material handling change processes and manufacturing process flow.
• Proficient in computer applications and inventory control systems.
• Familiarity with plant operations, equipment, and MTU products.
• Previous supervisory experience in a materials or inventory control environment.

Mental & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It's a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you're driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Infinite Potential

Closing date: August 21, 2026

Job Posting Date

29 Jul 2026; 00:07

Pay Range

$84,351 - $137,071-Annually

Location:

Mankato, MN

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, and employment type.

The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.