Materials Specialist - Inventory Planning & Control
hace 2 días
Trenton
Job Description Materials Specialist – Inventory Planning & Control Position Overview We are seeking a Materials Specialist – Inventory Planning & Control with strong experience in inventory management, material planning, purchasing, and production support within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring materials and components are purchased, planned, and managed effectively to support production schedules while maintaining inventory accuracy and controlling inventory levels. The successful candidate will coordinate purchasing activities, monitor supplier performance, manage material requirements, and provide day-to-day leadership to Purchasing, Shipping, and Receiving. The position works closely with Production, Scheduling, Quality, and other departments to maintain material availability, prevent shortages, improve inventory turnover, and ensure on-time delivery. Key Responsibilities • Manage inventory planning and control activities to ensure materials and components are available to meet production requirements., • Coordinate purchasing activities, including purchase orders, supplier follow-up, material availability, pricing, and delivery schedules., • Plan and monitor requirements for raw materials, including steel, aluminum, plastics, engineered components, semi-finished goods, finished goods, and outside services., • Maintain appropriate inventory levels by balancing production requirements, purchasing lead times, material usage, and inventory investment., • Monitor material demand, usage, inventory movement, and purchasing requirements to identify potential shortages and excess inventory., • Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to Purchasing, Shipping, and Receiving personnel., • Follow up with suppliers regarding purchase orders, delivery commitments, material shortages, quality concerns, and other supply chain issues., • Work closely with Production and Scheduling to align material planning and purchasing activities with production schedules and customer commitments., • Maintain accurate inventory records and investigate discrepancies between system quantities and physical inventory., • Monitor and report key materials KPIs, including On-Time Delivery (OTD), Stock in Days, and Year-End Inventory., • Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, purchasing processes, supplier performance, material flow, and inventory turnover., • Develop and improve procedures related to inventory control, purchasing, receiving, shipping, and material handling., • Serve as a backup to the Scheduling Team to help maintain production information and shop orders., • Resolve material shortages, purchasing delays, and inventory issues that could affect production schedules or customer deliveries., • Follow applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements and participate in risk assessments. Qualifications • 3+ years of experience in inventory planning and control, purchasing, materials management, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment., • Hands-on experience with inventory management, material requirements planning, purchase orders, and supplier coordination., • Understanding of purchasing practices, supplier lead times, inventory replenishment, and production material requirements., • Experience working with MRP/ERP systems; Infor XA strongly preferred., • Previous supervisory, team lead, or experience coordinating the work of others preferred., • Experience with manufacturing materials such as steel, aluminum, plastics, engineered components, or similar production materials preferred., • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to review inventory data, identify discrepancies, monitor KPIs, and make informed purchasing and inventory decisions., • Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills., • Proficiency with computer systems and inventory-related reporting., • Ability to work collaboratively with Purchasing, Production, Scheduling, Quality, Shipping, and Receiving., • Bachelor’s degree preferred., • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Compensation & Benefits $75,000–$95,000 + bonus, 401(k), PTO, healthcare, and a comprehensive benefits package. To Apply Send your resume to or call/text Steve Moore at . #LI-Onsite #MaterialsPlanning #InventoryControl #Purchasing #Procurement #SupplyChain #Manufacturing \nCompany Description Libertyjobs.com has become an essential destination site for experienced job seekers. Our recruiters are continually posting active job openings to the website. Feel free to search our database of open positions and apply for your next career move! Hundreds of new jobs are listed on the site every month in a wide range of industries and locations. Last year we had over 900,000 unique job seekers visit our website, which means over 75,000 skilled job seekers search our openings every month. Established in 2003, Liberty Personnel quickly grew into one of the largest technical recruiting agencies on the East Coast. Today, Liberty Personnel has a national presence and a diverse client base. Listed below are a number of the industries and openings we work on: Information Technology, Software Programmers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Plant Maintenance, Construction, Oil and Gas, Medical Communications, Accounting, Finance, Electronics, Scientific, Medical Device, Sales, Pharmaceutical, Admin, Automation, Controls, Civil, HVAC, Wastewater, Structural, Electrical, Chemists, Validations, Logistics, Food Production, Renewable Energy and Machinists. Libertyjobs.com has become an essential destination site for experienced job seekers. Our recruiters are continually posting active job openings to the website. Feel free to search our database of open positions and apply for your next career move!\n\nHundreds of new jobs are listed on the site every month in a wide range of industries and locations. Last year we had over 900,000 unique job seekers visit our website, which means over 75,000 skilled job seekers search our openings every month.\n\nEstablished in 2003, Liberty Personnel quickly grew into one of the largest technical recruiting agencies on the East Coast. Today, Liberty Personnel has a national presence and a diverse client base. Listed below are a number of the industries and openings we work on:\n\nInformation Technology, Software Programmers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Plant Maintenance, Construction, Oil and Gas, Medical Communications, Accounting, Finance, Electronics, Scientific, Medical Device, Sales, Pharmaceutical, Admin, Automation, Controls, Civil, HVAC, Wastewater, Structural, Electrical, Chemists, Validations, Logistics, Food Production, Renewable Energy and Machinists.