Inventory & Production Manager Job Description

System One; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

System One in Hanover, MD is seeking an Inventory & Production Manager to oversee material flow, production planning, and supplier coordination onsite.

You will optimize inventory, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely fulfillment while leveraging Datacor ERP and CPIM best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong inventory and purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and coordination with sales, vendors, and accounting.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Hands-on, independent work style in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Review finished goods inventory and production needs to ticket batches.
• Maintain raw material and packing supply levels; negotiate with approved suppliers.
• Coordinate with Sales to manage product availability and inventory.
• Perform purchasing tasks, manage inventory, ensure quality control, and ensure timely shipment.
• Build relationships with vendors and source alternative suppliers as needed.
• Maintain PO data accuracy and close POs from receiving and terms.
• Resolve billing discrepancies with accounting and vendors.
• Handle returned items not meeting specs and coordinate with suppliers.
• Collaborate with Plant Manager to align production schedules and lead times.
• Monitor weekly POs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure vendor compliance and participate in continuous improvement.
• Maintain regulatory and inventory accuracy and integrity.
• Coordinate inbound shipments and confirm counts within 24 hours.
• Manage customer price lists and communicate changes.

Skills

People skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Negotiation

Education

CPIM certification (APICS)

Tools

Datacor ERP

Job description

Job Title: Inventory & Production Manager
Location: Hanover, MD 21076 (onsite)
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00

Responsibilities

• Review finished goods inventory and less-than-minimum reports to produce batch tickets based on suggested inventory levels and equipment limitations.
• Maintain proper inventory levels of raw materials and packaging supplies, negotiating prices with approved suppliers, and ordering materials based on needs and lead times.
• Work with the sales team to manage inventory levels and coordinate product availability.
• Perform all purchasing tasks, manage inventory, ensure quality control, and ensure timely shipment of products.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, seeking new or alternative suppliers as needed.
• Maintain accuracy of purchase order data, including items, quantities, due dates, and close all purchase orders from receiving, special instructions, and terms.
• Review purchase orders and resolve billing discrepancies in coordination with accounting and vendors.
• Handle returned purchased items that do not meet specifications.
• Collaborate with the Plant Manager to determine production schedules and communicate lead times to customer service.
• Monitor weekly purchase orders and pursue cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure vendor compliance and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain regulatory and compliance standards, and ensure inventory integrity and accuracy.
• Coordinate inbound shipments, verifying counts and system receipt within 24 hours.
• Manage customer price lists, update pricing as needed, and communicate changes.
• Establish and encourage accountability within the team regarding inventory management.

Requirements

• Strong people skills and positive attitude.
• Critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
• Inventory and purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (5 years preferred).
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Hands-on experience working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in an advanced ERP system, specifically Datacor.
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) through APICS is beneficial.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.