Materials and Inventory Manager

Drylock Technologies LTD•Eau Claire, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Drylock Technologies Ltd. is a family-owned global hygiene products company. With plants and offices in over a dozen countries, our aim is to make the best hygiene products in the world. We offer solutions for adult incontinence, feminine care, and baby diapers. Our mission is to combine customer focus with product innovation and manufacturing in order to provide the hygiene products of the future, today. Are you ready to make an impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Join our team as a Materials & Inventory Manager and play a key role in keeping production running smoothly by leading purchasing execution, inventory accuracy, and material readiness. This hands-on leadership opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys problem-solving, improving processes, and creating efficient systems that support operational success. The position plays a critical role in supporting production uptime by ensuring that materials, components, and MRO supplies are available when needed—while minimizing excess inventory and improving system accuracy.

Requirements

3–7+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory control, or materials management
Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and inventory control practices
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred
Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
Experience managing MRO or parts room inventory
Background in cycle counting and inventory accuracy improvement
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement
Experience working within corporate sourcing structure

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day purchasing activities aligned with corporate sourcing strategies
Issue and manage purchase orders for raw materials, components, and MRO supplies
Track open orders and coordinate expediting to prevent shortages
Maintain vendor communication for delivery performance and issue resolution
Own plant inventory accuracy across raw materials, MRO, and parts room inventory
Lead cycle count program, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
Manage parts room operations including receiving, stocking, issuing, and organization
Identify and reduce slow-moving and obsolete inventory
Maintain appropriate stock levels using min/max and safety stock strategies
Ensure materials are available to support production schedules and minimize downtime
Track and escalate shortages impacting production
Coordinate with production and maintenance on critical parts needs
Support staging, kitting, and internal material flow as needed
Maintain accuracy of item master data (lead times, min/max, UOM, safety stock)
Ensure consistency and discipline in inventory transactions
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
Improve system data reliability to support planning and execution
Monitor supplier delivery performance and responsiveness
Support issue resolution and escalation with corporate sourcing when needed
Track freight, expedite costs, and purchasing trends
Contribute to cost control through inventory optimization and waste reduction
Drive improvements in inventory accuracy, turns, and service levels
Improve parts room layout, organization, and efficiency (5S, visual management)
Identify opportunities to streamline material flow and reduce handling inefficiencies
Supervise buyers and/or parts room personnel (if applicable)
Provide direction, accountability, and performance management
Establish consistent processes and expectations within the materials function