Procurement & Inventory Manager

Procurement & Inventory Manager - Direct Hire - South Bend, IN

1st shift, $75-100,000/yr

Job Duties:

Supplier Management Responsibilities: 

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers both domestically and internationally.  Conduct thorough assessment to ensure suppliers meet quality, cost and delivery requirements. 
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to foster collaboration to ensure a reliable supply chain. Address any issues or concerns promptly to maintain positive partnerships. 
• Monitor Suppliers quality and delivery performance and have quarterly business reviews. 
• Identify and mitigate risk associated with domestic and international suppliers and develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions in the supply chain. 
• Ensure that all supplier activities comply with relevant laws, regulations and company policies.
• Analyze and manage costs associated with domestic and international suppliers.  Implement strategies to optimize procurement cost while maintaining quality and reliability.
• Communicate and coordinate communication between suppliers and internal teams to ensure seamless integration of supplier’s activities into operations. 

Demand Planning for Direct Materials 

• Utilize our Business Central ERP System to determine quantity and timing of direct materials needed for production.  Ensure alignment with production schedules and customer demand. 
• Integrate demand forecasts with material planning to ensure accurate and timely procurement of direct materials. Adjust plans based on changes to demand and production requirements. 
• Maintain optimal inventory levels of direct materials to support uninterrupted production.  Implement strategies to minimize excess inventory and reduce carrying cost. 
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of direct materials. Communicate material requirements and forecast demand to suppliers to facilitate efficient supply chain operations. 
• Monitor and manage lead times for direct materials to ensure they align with production schedules. Implement strategies with suppliers to reduce lead times and improve supply chain responsiveness. 
• Collaborate with our third-party manufacturing team to align material planning with production schedules to ensure materials are available when needed to support production. 
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance material planning. 
• Oversee inventory cycle counts to ensure system accuracy of raw materials and finished goods. 
• Oversee the processing of daily inventory receipts and inventory transactions.

Requirements:

• Experience requirements: a minimum of 5 years’ Procurement and 5 years’ Inventory Management. 

• Education requirements: 4-year BS degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or Engineering.  

• Proficient in ERP system Business Central 365 a plus. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Demand Planning, SharePoint. 

• Must have strong work ethics, be well organized and a self-starter.

• Detail oriented, professional attitude – the ability work through highly detailed processes with reliability & accuracy.

• Strong problem-solving skills, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills.

• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

• True team player – work together with members of administration team to complete tasks outside normal responsibilities.

Specialized Staffing Solutions, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status