Director of Inventory Strategy & Purchasing

The HT Group

Wadsworth (OH)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The HT Group is hiring a Director of Inventory Planning & Purchasing in Wadsworth, OH to lead inventory planning, purchasing, and supplier relationships. This onsite role aims to improve product availability, working capital, profitability, and overall business performance.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in supply chain with leadership experience, strong forecasting, tariff knowledge, and automotive industry interest. Advanced Excel and ERP/MRP proficiency are required for success.

Qualifications

10+ years in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, inventory planning, or supply chain with progression.
Proven experience leading and developing teams.
Strong experience with high-SKU inventory environments, demand forecasting, and supplier management.
Strong knowledge of tariffs and their impact on purchasing, sourcing, and product costs.
Experience in the automotive industry or strong personal interest in automotive products.
Strong financial, analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills.
Experience developing KPIs and performance-management processes.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of purchasing and inventory professionals, establishing clear goals, priorities, processes, and performance expectations.
Develop and execute inventory planning, purchasing, and replenishment strategies aligned with sales forecasts, customer demand, and financial objectives.
Manage strategic supplier relationships, including negotiations, business reviews, performance expectations, and corrective actions.
Monitor inventory levels and performance, balancing product availability, carrying costs, inventory turns, and excess or obsolete inventory.
Partner with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Product teams to improve forecasting, demand planning, and overall supply chain performance.
Establish and monitor KPIs to identify opportunities for improved availability, margins, efficiency, and working capital.
Identify and mitigate supplier, sourcing, tariff, and supply continuity risks.
Drive process improvements and leverage technology, automation, and AI to improve purchasing and inventory efficiency.