ERP-Driven Inventory & Purchasing Manager (Manufacturing)

Tes Recruiting; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee raw materials procurement and inventory strategy for a multi-facility furniture manufacturing operation. Responsibilities include managing inventory levels, leading a small team, and ensuring material availability to support production schedules. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and a background in ERP/MRP systems. This role offers a chance to impact inventory performance positively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive purchasing, materials management, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in inventory control and demand planning.
• Experience in leading inventory reduction or process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory optimization initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete materials.
• Serve as plant-level owner of ERP/MRP purchasing.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels and safety stock settings.

Skills

Inventory control

Demand planning

ERP/MRP systems

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee raw materials procurement and inventory strategy for a multi-facility furniture manufacturing operation. Responsibilities include managing inventory levels, leading a small team, and ensuring material availability to support production schedules. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and a background in ERP/MRP systems. This role offers a chance to impact inventory performance positively.