Materials and Inventory Manager

Baxters North America Inc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxters North America Inc. in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Materials and Inventory Manager to lead inventory planning, cycle counts, and KPI reporting.

The role focuses on transitioning to strategic materials management, guiding buyers and counters, and collaborating across procurement, finance, and production to optimize stock levels and reduce obsolescence. Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in Supply Chain and Cost Accounting, with 1–3 years of supervisory experience, and strong ERP, data

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in Supply Chain and Cost Accounting, preferably in manufacturing.
• 1–3 years of supervisory/management experience required.
• Proven ability to lead a team and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory dashboards showing aging, finished goods, raw materials, and obsolescence.
• Create and monitor cycle-count processes aligned with material cost and usage.
• Investigate inventory inconsistencies with plants to resolve issues.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, and management on obsolete materials disposal.
• Develop inventory KPIs with cross-functional teams (DIOH, cycle counts, obsolescence).
• Develop short- and long-term material supply plans and escalate constraints early.
• Monitor supplier performance and plan recovery actions when commitments slip.
• Oversee recruitment and training of inventory support staff and supervise buyers/counters.
• Collaborate with production and QA to ensure food safety and quality.

Skills

Cycle Counting

Inventory Management

Planning Strategy

ERP systems

Data Collection

Material Management

Inventory Control Software

Strong Communication Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Detail Oriented

Results Driven

Analytical

Initiative

Integrity

Operational Excellence

Job description

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Materials and Inventory Manager

Full Time Management Cincinnati, OH, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 2276

Scope of Job:This role owns inventory planning, inventory policy development, safety stock strategy, material risk management, inventory reporting, expiration management, and disposition of excess and obsolete inventory. The position provides leadership to the Buyer team and establishes the processes, metrics, and governance required to transition from transactional purchasing to strategic materials management. Buyers and Cycle Counters report into this position.

This role requires independent actions through leadership and influencing skills to facilitate change and align cohesive strategies, processes, and execution elements to ensure all functional areas adhere to the policies.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Works closely with site-based fulfilment teams maintaining inventory dashboards that create visibility to inventory aging for finished goods, raw materials, and obsolescence in line with pre-determined inventory level goals.
• Create, monitor, and improve rigorous cycle counting processes that supports the overall inventory management strategy through pre-determined count frequencies based on cost and or use of materials.
• Directs investigation into any inventory inconsistencies working with each plant to effectively resolve them.
• Work with procurement, business development, warehouse, and upper management to ensure that all obsolete materials are returned or destroyed in a timely manner.
• Investigate, recommend, and implement inventory and vendor improvement strategies for BNA.
• Maintain all required documentation and records which are required for inventory reporting.
• Work with Business Development, Finance, Procurement, and site management to create inventory KPI’s that may include cycle count goals, days on hand for finished goods, raw materials, and obsolescence.
• Develop and maintain short term and long-term material supply plans
• Drive proactive escalation of constraints before production or customer impact occurs
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and manage supplier recovery plans when commitments are at risk
• Manage the recruitment and training of any new inventory support staff.
• Oversee a team of buyer(s) and cycle counter(s)
• Collaborate with production and supporting departments to ensure the food safety and quality of our products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience: 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.

Competencies: 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, and Operational Excellence.

Physical Requirements:Requires prolonged sitting and continuous use of computer. May lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 10 lbs.