Material Specialist

Tempur Sealy International; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempur Sealy International in the Richmond area is seeking a material planner to support production through diligent material requirements planning and supplier coordination.

This non-exempt role involves hands-on inventory control, purchase order processing, and close collaboration with accounts payable to resolve discrepancies, while ensuring timely material availability for manufacturing schedules.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in material planning and inventory management.
• Experience with purchasing and supply chain workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and material management systems.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Help calculate material requirements needed to support production and generate purchase orders or contract releases in accordance with pricing, delivery and quality specifications as enumerated in national agreements.
• Generate orders releasing refined raw materials to support plant production levels and input required purchase order data into B2B database.
• Perform daily cycle counts to monitor and control inventory days-on-hand and order accuracy to enable accurate calculation of future supply schedule requirements.
• Help track schedules for material supplies within production plans for receiving and maintain inventory level objectives.
• Place orders on non-national contract purchases as required by plant needs and input required purchase orders.
• Work with accounts payable to resolve discrepancies in receipts/invoices.
• Reschedule material as necessary to meet production plans and/or needs while expediting all open purchase orders and/or contract releases.
• Obtain MSDS records when ordering new materials and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Material planning

Inventory management

Purchasing

Manufacturing knowledge

Analytical thinking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Material management systems

Job description

Tempur Sealy. Iconic brands. Storied history. Industry-leading innovation.

Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries. Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy® and Stearns & Foster®. We hire people who have a passion for helping others find their best night’s sleep. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Tempur Sealy!

What You’ll Do (Essential Duties and Responsibilities):

• Help calculate material requirements needed to support production and generate purchase orders or contract releases in accordance with pricing, delivery and quality specifications as enumerated in national agreements.
• Generate orders releasing refined raw materials to support plant production levels and input required purchase order data into B2B database.
• Perform daily cycle counts to monitor and control inventory days-on-hand and order accuracy to enable accurate calculation of future supply schedule requirements.
• Help track schedules for material supplies within production plans for receiving and maintain inventory level objectives.
• Place orders on non-national contract purchases as required by plant needs and input required purchase orders.
• Work with accounts payable to resolve discrepancies in receipts/invoices.
• Reschedule material as necessary to meet production plans and/or needs while expediting all open purchase orders and/or contract releases.
• Obtain MSDS records when ordering new materials and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary - Non Exempt: $50,000- $68,000

What You’ll Need (Qualifications):

• 2+ years of experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.
• Good communication and organization skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and material management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Tempur Sealy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliated Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.