Job Title: Inventory & Production Manager
Location: Hanover, MD 21076 (onsite)
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00
Responsibilities
- Review finished goods inventory and less-than-minimum reports to produce batch tickets based on suggested inventory levels and equipment limitations.
- Maintain proper inventory levels of raw materials and packaging supplies, negotiating prices with approved suppliers, and ordering materials based on needs and lead times.
- Work with the sales team to manage inventory levels and coordinate product availability.
- Perform all purchasing tasks, manage inventory, ensure quality control, and ensure timely shipment of products.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, seeking new or alternative suppliers as needed.
- Maintain accuracy of purchase order data, including items, quantities, due dates, and close all purchase orders from receiving, special instructions, and terms.
- Review purchase orders and resolve billing discrepancies in coordination with accounting and vendors.
- Handle returned purchased items that do not meet specifications.
- Collaborate with the Plant Manager to determine production schedules and communicate lead times to customer service.
- Monitor weekly purchase orders and pursue cost-saving opportunities.
- Ensure vendor compliance and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain regulatory and compliance standards, and ensure inventory integrity and accuracy.
- Coordinate inbound shipments, verifying counts and system receipt within 24 hours.
- Manage customer price lists, update pricing as needed, and communicate changes.
- Establish and encourage accountability within the team regarding inventory management.
Requirements
- Strong people skills and positive attitude.
- Critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
- Inventory and purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (5 years preferred).
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
- Hands-on experience working independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proficiency in an advanced ERP system, specifically Datacor.
- Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) through APICS is beneficial.
System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
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