Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager

Key Responsibilities: Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Develop, implement, and maintain strategic purchasing policies aligned with corporate financial and operational goals. Evaluate, select, and build relationships with raw material, component, and operational suppliers. Monitor market trends, raw material pricing fluctuations, and global supply chain conditions to proactively manage supply risks. Inventory Control and Warehouse Management Direct and refine inventory control procedures across all warehouse locations, establishing clear safety stock levels, reorder points, and Min/Max thresholds. Manage cycle count programs and lead physical inventory audits to maintain 98%+ stock accuracy. Coordinate material requirements planning (MRP) with production, logistics, and sales departments to eliminate bottlenecks and prevent excess/obsolete inventory. Implement inventory optimization techniques (e.g., Just-In-Time/JIT, FIFO/LIFO tracking, ABC analysis) to reduce scrap, spoilage, and holding costs. Supplier Quality and Performance Management Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers, including on-time delivery (OTD), defect rate, and cost variance. Conduct regular vendor evaluations and business reviews; lead corrective action processes (CAPA) for non-conforming materials or recurring delivery issues. Maintain secondary/alternate sourcing strategies for key operational inputs to ensure business continuity. Process Optimization and Financial Reporting Optimize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to automate purchasing workflows and enhance real-time visibility. Partner with the accounting and finance departments to reconcile purchase orders, receiving reports, and invoices. Qualifications &

Competencies: Education Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field. Experience 2+ years’ experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory control.

Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with major ERP systems and WMS tools. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Core Competencies: Quantitative data analysis, strategic planning, demand forecasting, and cross-functional team management. Preferred Certifications & Qualifications CertificationsAPICS CPIM: Certified in Production and Inventory ManagementCSCP: certified Supply Chain ProfessionalISM CPSM: Certified Professional in Supply Management Industry Experience Background in manufacturing, distribution, retail, or fast-paced consumer goods environments.

Employee Benefits: Here at Shevick Sales Corp, we value the work-life balance of every employee and are pleased to offer the following benefits in addition to your compensation. The following is a brief description of the benefits offered to each Shevick Sales Corp employee. Employees are eligible for benefits after 90 days of employment.$85,000-$110,000 annual salary Up to fifteen (15) paid vacation days per year, prorated for any partial year in which you work Six (6) company-paid holidays per year 401k with company matching contribution equal to 100% of your contributions which do not exceed 3% of your compensation, plus 50% of your contributions which exceed 3% but do not exceed 5% of your compensation (Employer matching contributions effective immediately upon plan enrollment)Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision through United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield with an employer contribution towards your cost of insurance Paid parental leave