Inventory Control Manager & Scheduler

Riverdale Mills Corporation; Northbridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term/Long-term disability

401(k)

Profit sharing

Job summary

Riverdale Mills Corporation, based in Northbridge, MA, seeks a skilled Inventory and Materials Planner to manage material flow, maintain a master production schedule, and drive improvements in lead times and inventory costs. The role collaborates with manufacturing, purchasing, and sales to meet demand while controlling inventory investment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in inventory control, knowledge of SAP, and a solid foundation in forecasting and capacity planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or related field.
• 3-5 years in inventory control or related roles.
• APICS or planning certification preferred.
• Strong capacity planning and scheduling understanding.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Meet material requirements and prevent shortages while minimizing inventory investment.
• Create and maintain a master production schedule for Coating Line.
• Drive improvements in lot sizes and lead times with manufacturing and purchasing.
• Oversee cycle count compliance and inventory accuracy improvements.
• Direct transfer of materials to align with production and shipping schedules.
• Establish methods for review and disposition of excess and obsolete inventory.

Skills

Inventory management

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Description

Manages smooth material flow, leading to on-time delivery while achieving cost and inventory imperatives. This position requires expertise and experience in production and inventory control, input output control, driving parts shortages to fulfillment, and scheduling departments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Meet materials requirements, manage material flow, and to plan and prevent factory and warehouse shortages and stock outs while managing and minimizing inventory investment to achieve total cost goals.
• Create and maintain a master production schedule for Coating Line to meet customer demand and inventory requirements.
• Provide analysis and metrics and work with manufacturing and purchasing to drive improvements in lot sizes and lead times for all materials supplied internally.
• Oversee cycle count compliance and assure inventory accuracy is continually improving to exceed financial and accounting goals. Provide analysis of root cause of errors and initiate corrective action.
• Directs transfer of materials to meet production schedules and shipping schedules
• Establish methods for review and disposition of excess and obsolete inventory in distribution sites as well as manufacturing.
• Communicate the status of production to meet inventory levels needed to meet customer demand.
• Develop, coach and supervise Lead Material Handler.
• Lead the calculation of safety stock requirements for inline, raw material and finished goods requirements.
• Assist in the establishment of inventory requirements to meet forecasts.
• Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations to management.
• Support management with risk assessments and mitigation activities.
• Partners with Sales, Customer Service, Production and other business leaders to identify and resolve business issues that impact customer satisfaction on plant produced and supplier related products.
• Performs demand forecasting.
• Work closely with New Product Development/Operations on new product introductions and impact to service levels.
• Drive results and continuous improvement projects/processes.
• Demonstrate a hands-on leadership approach in identifying, resolving and communicating the resolution of service issues across Supply Chain and Production.
• Coach and develop staff; ensure they have the necessary resources and training to maximize effectiveness
• Performs other tasks as required.

Requirements

Education and Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or other related degree
• 3-5 years of experience in inventory control.
• APICS or other planning certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of capacity and how to schedule and plan within a finite model.
• Strong understanding of advanced planning systems and tools.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, planning methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.
• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
• Experienced with other software packages including Windows and Microsoft Office. This position requires strong analytical, organizational, decision making, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the planning process. Good facilitation and collaboration skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail orientated and demonstrates high level of accuracy.
• Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Prefer experience with SAP

Benefits

We offer a competitive & market salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k), profit sharing. Riverdale Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic.

About Us

Riverdale Mills Corporation is one of the largest manufacturers of galvanized and PVC coated welded wire mesh in the world. A privately held company based in Northbridge, MA. Riverdale Mills specializes in the design and manufacturing of commercial, industrial and consumer wire products, tools and accessories for the marine, aquaculture, security, and construction and farming industries. The company’s exemplary quality and manufacturing expertise is known worldwide.

Riverdale Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic.