Materials & Inventory Manager

Winholt Equipment Group; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Winholt Equipment Corp is seeking a Materials & Inventory Manager to oversee sourcing of raw materials, components, and production-related services. You will lead a team of material handlers, manage cycle counts, and ensure accurate costing through timely production order closures.

The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing procurement and inventory, with ERP (Epicor) experience preferred. Strong negotiation, forecasting, and Lean knowledge are essential for efficient operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of purchasing, inventory, and production control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising material clerks, cycle counters, and forklift operators.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ERP systems; Epicor ERP experience preferred.
• Knowledge of barcoding processes and RF scanner use.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles or related training.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret procurement and inventory management resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of material handlers, ensuring effective inventory control, warehouse organization, and day-to-day materials management.
• Oversee physical cycle counts, barcoding processes, and inventory transaction accuracy.
• Supervise the issuing of components to production orders and ensure completed production orders are closed in a timely manner to maintain accurate costing.
• Approve purchases and disbursements completed by subordinates, ensuring alignment with production requirements and company procedures.
• Evaluate and recommend volume purchases of raw materials or purchased products based on marketplace economics, production needs, and cost considerations.
• Approve purchased item pricing, sales terms, and traffic routes in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Direct or conduct vendor negotiations related to rejected materials, components, supplies, and adjustments for purchased items that do not meet specifications.
• Investigate potential suppliers, interview vendor representatives, analyze competitive bids, and select vendors for placement on the approved supplier list.
• Control and manage inventory of raw materials, purchased components, manufacturing supplies, manufactured parts, and parts sales inventory.
• Establish and maintain inventory levels and order points by considering procurement lead times, economical order quantities, storage costs, manufacturing requirements, and customer service needs.
• Supervise inventory audits, cycle counting procedures, related reporting, and maintenance of inventory transaction records.
• Forecast inventory requirements to support procurement planning, raw material and component deliveries, and efficient storage space utilization.
• Supervise the sale of scrap and surplus raw materials.
• Attend training classes and seminars to strengthen purchasing and inventory management skills.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Team leadership

ERP knowledge

Cost analysis

Forecasting

RF scanners

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Description

For 80 years, Winholt Equipment has been a leader in the custom design and manufacturing of food handling and food preparation equipment for the food service industry. We support customers nationwide through innovative engineering, product development, and reliable domestic distribution.

Winholt Equipment is seeking a Materials & Inventory Manager.

Position Summary

The Materials & Inventory Manager oversees the procurement of raw materials, purchased components, supplies, and production-related services. This role ensures that materials are sourced at the right quality, quantity, cost, and timing to support efficient production and meet company operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Warehouse Operations

• Lead and supervise a team of material handlers, ensuring effective inventory control, warehouse organization, and day-to-day materials management.
• Oversee physical cycle counts, barcoding processes, and inventory transaction accuracy.
• Supervise the issuing of components to production orders and ensure completed production orders are closed in a timely manner to maintain accurate costing.

Purchasing & Vendor Management

• Approve purchases and disbursements completed by subordinates, ensuring alignment with production requirements and company procedures.
• Evaluate and recommend volume purchases of raw materials or purchased products based on marketplace economics, production needs, and cost considerations.
• Approve purchased item pricing, sales terms, and traffic routes in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Direct or conduct vendor negotiations related to rejected materials, components, supplies, and adjustments for purchased items that do not meet specifications.
• Investigate potential suppliers, interview vendor representatives, analyze competitive bids, and select vendors for placement on the approved supplier list.

Inventory Control & Planning

• Control and manage inventory of raw materials, purchased components, manufacturing supplies, manufactured parts, and parts sales inventory.
• Establish and maintain inventory levels and order points by considering procurement lead times, economical order quantities, storage costs, manufacturing requirements, and customer service needs.
• Supervise inventory audits, cycle counting procedures, related reporting, and maintenance of inventory transaction records.
• Forecast inventory requirements to support procurement planning, raw material and component deliveries, and efficient storage space utilization.
• Supervise the sale of scrap and surplus raw materials.

Professional Development & Additional Duties

• Attend training classes and seminars to strengthen purchasing and inventory management skills.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

Manufacturing, Purchasing & Inventory Experience

• 7+ years of purchasing, inventory, and production control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising material clerks, cycle counters, and forklift operators.

Systems & Process Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of ERP systems and related procedures; Epicor ERP experience preferred.
• Knowledge of barcoding processes and RF scanner use.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles or related training.

Analytical & Technical Skills

• Ability to perform calculations related to procurement and inventory management.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical resources related to procurement, inventory management, and applicable governmental regulations.

Winholt Equipment Corp is an Equal Opportunity employer.