Inventory Control Manager

ETHOS - Talent & Advisory; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ETHOS - Talent & Advisory is sourcing an experienced supply chain professional to own purchasing, logistics, and inventory for a manufacturing operation. The role requires managing full procurement cycles, optimizing MRP and demand planning, and building resilient supplier relationships.

You will oversee shipments globally, ensure export/import compliance, and drive ERP data excellence across Operations, Sales, and Accounting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in purchasing, logistics, or inventory control in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or operations (or equivalent experience).
• Strong ERP background with Syspro experience advantageous.
• Solid knowledge of MRP, demand planning, and international freight logistics.
• Data-driven, collaborative, and ability to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Own the full purchasing cycle from requisitions and POs to supplier negotiations and performance management.
• Run MRP and demand planning tools to forecast stock needs for specialized components and materials.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships that withstand pressure and deliver on time.
• Oversee domestic and international shipments, freight, and container scheduling; manage export documentation and compliance.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and lead cycle counts and physical inventories; resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Purchasing

Logistics

Inventory management

ERP (Syspro)

MRP

Demand planning

International freight

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain / operations

Tools

Syspro

Job description

Our client is a globally recognized manufacturer of specialized industrial separation and emissions control equipment, with over five decades of product innovation and a customer base spanning some of the world’s most demanding industrial sectors, including fertilizer production, chemical processing, oil and gas, metals, and power generation. They are a tightly run, mission-driven organization with a strong culture and a product line that genuinely matters. They are growing and looking to add a key operations leader to the team.

They are seeking an experienced supply chain professional to take full ownership of procurement, logistics, and inventory for their manufacturing operation. If you have a background in industrial or manufacturing environments, know how to manage complex material flows, and bring the discipline and instincts to keep operations running efficiently, this is a high-visibility role worth a close look.

What You’ll Own

Purchasing and Procurement:

• Manage the full purchasing cycle from requisitions and POs to supplier negotiations and performance management
• Run MRP and demand planning tools to stay ahead of stock needs for specialized industrial components and materials
• Build and maintain supplier relationships that hold up under pressure

Logistics and Supply Chain:

• Oversee domestic and international shipments, freight, and container scheduling
• Handle export documentation and maintain compliance with all import/export requirements
• Manage everything from small parcel to full container shipments, including coordination with global customers and vendors

Inventory Control:

• Maintain accurate inventory records and lead cycle counts and physical inventories
• Resolve discrepancies and implement controls that keep operations running without surprises

ERP and Data:

• Serve as the go-to resource for purchasing, inventory, and job cost data in the ERP system
• Support teams across Operations, Sales, and Accounting
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve ERP workflows and operational processes

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years in purchasing, logistics, or inventory control, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or operations (or equivalent experience)
• Strong ERP background required; Syspro experience is a significant advantage
• Solid working knowledge of MRP, demand planning, and international freight logistics
• Sharp with data, composed under pressure, and genuinely collaborative

Why It Matters

This is a role with real scope and real impact. You will sit at the intersection of operations, finance, and supply chain for a niche manufacturer with a strong global reputation and a product line tied to environmental protection and industrial safety. The company offers stability, meaningful work, and the opportunity to shape how the supply chain function operates and scales.