Manufacturing Purchasing & Inventory Leader

dfwHR; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary up to $80,000

Health insurance options

Paid time off & holidays

Mon-Fri schedule

Seasonal hours adjustments

Direct hire opportunity

Job summary

dfwHR in Tomball, TX is seeking a hands-on Purchasing and Inventory Manager to oversee daily purchasing, inventory planning, material availability, and stock control across multiple product lines. You will work closely with sales, production, vendors, and leadership to keep materials flowing and costs controlled.

The ideal candidate will bring manufacturing experience, skills in ERP/MRP, and the ability to supervise a small inventory team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with purchasing, inventory management, materials planning, or related supply chain functions.
• Understanding of inventory planning including reorder points, safety stock, lead times, and material requirements planning.
• Experience creating purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and managing material availability.
• Ability to analyze inventory data and make purchasing decisions based on demand and operational needs.
• Experience using ERP or inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchasing and inventory operations across multiple manufacturing and distribution product lines.
• Create and manage approximately 10 to 20 purchase orders daily, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Monitor inventory levels, analyze material usage, and establish appropriate reorder points and safety stock levels.
• Evaluate historical demand, supplier lead times, and inventory trends to support purchasing decisions and prevent shortages.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, delivery schedules, and purchasing issues.
• Identify opportunities to reduce purchasing costs, improve inventory accuracy, and optimize stock levels.
• Oversee inventory control activities, including cycle counts, material tracking, and inventory adjustments.
• Supervise and support employees responsible for inventory picking, shipping, and receiving.
• Collaborate with sales, production, accounting, and leadership to ensure material availability and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, pricing, and material records within the ERP system.
• Evaluate supplier price increases, purchasing alternatives, and inventory requirements to make informed recommendations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen purchasing and inventory operations.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory management

Materials planning

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

Job description

dfwHR in Tomball, TX is seeking a hands-on Purchasing and Inventory Manager to oversee daily purchasing, inventory planning, material availability, and stock control across multiple product lines. You will work closely with sales, production, vendors, and leadership to keep materials flowing and costs controlled.

The ideal candidate will bring manufacturing experience, skills in ERP/MRP, and the ability to supervise a small inventory team.