Purchasing and Production Scheduling Manager
MGR•San Antonio, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Our client, a well-established manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Purchasing & Production Scheduling Manager to join their team. This is a highly visible, plant-based leadership role responsible for overseeing purchasing, production scheduling, material planning, and inventory management while leading a collaborative team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience required.
- Prior experience in purchasing, materials management, production scheduling, supply chain, or related leadership roles.
- Strong understanding of: Material planning, Inventory control and inventory obsolescence, Lead times and supplier management, Cost analysis, Supply chain operations, Production scheduling
- Proven leadership and team management experience.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- APICS Certification strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Supply Chain, or related field required.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Purchasing and Production Scheduling teams.
- Develop and execute material planning strategies to support production requirements.
- Monitor inventory levels, identify excess or obsolete inventory, and implement corrective actions.
- Analyze lead times and supplier performance to ensure uninterrupted production flow.
- Coordinate purchasing activities to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Partner with operations, production, engineering, and supply chain teams to support manufacturing objectives.
- Drive scheduling accuracy and production efficiency through effective planning processes.
- Understand and manage the impact of purchasing and inventory decisions on product cost and profitability.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Lead, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
