Inventory, Purchasing and Safety Control Manager

Altium Packaging•Monroe Twin, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory, Purchasing and Safety Control Manager establishes, plans, and coordinates plant production schedules; ensures the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between or within departments; and maintains accurate inventory of goods. The position manages inventory, purchasing activities, supplier relationships, and plant safety coordination at the Monroe Township, New Jersey location. The role partners with Plant Accounting and plant purchasing employees, manages customer-owned inventory and filled goods, reviews bills of material for finished-goods inventory SKUs, and supports purchasing through supplier coordination, quotations, negotiations, and purchase orders. It also coordinates plant safety activities and records, safety training, trailer inspections, and safe trailer operations. Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs. The position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience, at least three years of logistics experience in a manufacturing environment, and prior experience with Warehouse Management Systems. The work involves sitting, standing, and walking on plant floors, with regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and temperatures that fluctuate seasonally. Personal protective equipment is required in production and other designated areas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent of 4 or more years of related work experience in inventory control, logistics, or a related discipline.
Three or more years of logistics experience in a manufacturing environment.
Prior experience with Warehouse Management Systems.
Ability to partner with internal and external customers and manage complex communications.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers at all levels.
Proficient computer skills, including Office 365 applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as order management systems.
Ability to assess situations effectively and make appropriate decisions in a timely manner.
Attention to fine details.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to understand inventory and production schedules.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk on plant floors.

Nice To Haves

JDE experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement focus.

Responsibilities

Establish, plan, and coordinate plant production schedules.
Ensure the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between or within departments and maintain accurate inventory of goods.
Work with Plant Accounting to resolve discrepancies identified in Material Usage Variance accounts.
Manage cycle counts, negative inventory, customer-owned inventory, and filled goods.
Review bills of material for finished-goods inventory SKUs and submit updates to DMG.
Keep plant purchasing employees informed about supplier status and general efficiency.
Maintain, amend, control, record, and document information as directed.
Manage EDI orders for filled goods.
Assist in establishing, controlling, and using a cost-effective supplier list.
Negotiate sources of supply and prices, and obtain and administer quotations as necessary.
Assist with maintaining, organizing, and consolidating supplier lists for components, raw materials, and miscellaneous commodities.
Issue stock and non-stock purchase orders in accordance with existing policy and as directed.
Assist with administrative requirements for procurement, including quotes, price lists, and quality assessments.
Coordinate plant safety activities, inspections, required records, accident-reporting documentation, monthly safety training, and other general safety tasks.
Create and manage purchase orders and maintain the purchasing checkbook.
Manage designated service-vendor relationships, including uniforms, vending, and coffee services; maintenance-related vendors remain under Maintenance.
Manage raw-material and finished-goods inventory.
Coordinate trailer DOT inspections and support safe trailer operations.
Support other plant needs as assigned.