Inventory Strategy & Materials Manager

ADP, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Materials and Inventory Manager to own inventory planning, policy development, safety stock strategy, and disposition of excess and obsolete inventory.

The role leads the Buyer team and elevates processes to shift from transactional purchasing to strategic materials management. You will develop and maintain material supply plans, monitor supplier performance, and establish inventory KPIs with Business Development, Finance, and Procurement.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Supply Chain and Cost Accounting, food manufacturing preferred.
• 1-3 years of supervisory/management experience required.
• Proven extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory dashboards showing aging for finished goods, raw materials, and obsolescence.
• Develop and monitor cycle counting processes aligned to cost and usage.
• Investigate inventory inconsistencies with plants to resolve issues quickly.
• Coordinate with procurement, business development, warehouse, and leadership to manage obsolete materials.
• Investigate and implement inventory and vendor improvement strategies for the region.
• Document and record inventory reporting as required.
• Create inventory KPIs with BD, Finance, Procurement, and site management.
• Develop short/long-term material supply plans and escalate constraints early.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and manage recovery plans.
• Recruit and train inventory support staff; oversee buyers and counters.
• Collaborate with production to ensure food safety and product quality.

Skills

Cycle Counting

Operations Management

Inventory Control Software

Data Collection

Inventory Management

Material Management

Planning Strategy

ERP systems

Strong Communication Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Detail Oriented

Results and Goal Driven

Analytical

Initiative

Integrity

Operational Excellence

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

ADP, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Materials and Inventory Manager to own inventory planning, policy development, safety stock strategy, and disposition of excess and obsolete inventory.

The role leads the Buyer team and elevates processes to shift from transactional purchasing to strategic materials management. You will develop and maintain material supply plans, monitor supplier performance, and establish inventory KPIs with Business Development, Finance, and Procurement.