Materials Planning & Inventory Manager

SAI Advanced Power Solutions, INC.; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

SAI Advanced Power Solutions, INC. seeks a dedicated Materials/Procurement professional to plan, source, store, and control incoming parts aligned with the production schedule. You will work with Production, Shipping, Receiving, Engineering, and Project Management to ensure timely procurement.

You will negotiate timelines and costs, support risk identification, and supervise inventory, scheduling, and data tracking. Strong ERP/MRP experience, leadership, and English fluency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field.
• 3-5 years experience in materials management/inventory control/logistics in manufacturing is a plus.
• Supervisory or managerial experience.
• APICS CPIM certification preferred.
• Supply chain or outsourcing experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Purchasing Manager, Production and Project Management with all incoming purchased parts.
• Negotiate timeline, cost and manage flow of purchased parts and finished goods to meet projects on-time.
• Assist in identifying risks and use methods to maintain a project’s critical path.
• Direct production and inventory control, shipping/receiving, and materials storage.
• Direct production planning/scheduling based on sales forecasts.
• Maintain inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Maintain accuracy of perpetual inventory system.
• Schedule delivery of materials with purchasing.
• Identify opportunities to reduce transportation costs.
• Manage storage of purchased parts and finished goods.
• Write-offs on damaged/obsolete inventory; reflect accurate value.
• Coordinate year-end physical inventory procedures.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities for pre-delivery, order processing, sales support.
• Manage flow of supplies based on production needs and master schedule.
• Work with ERP/MRP to maintain pricing and stock levels.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training & coaching

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team delegation

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

3–5 years in materials/logistics

Supervisory/managerial experience

APICS CPIM certification preferred

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Fishbowl inventory

Microsoft Office

Job description

SAI Advanced Power Solutions, INC. seeks a dedicated Materials/Procurement professional to plan, source, store, and control incoming parts aligned with the production schedule. You will work with Production, Shipping, Receiving, Engineering, and Project Management to ensure timely procurement.

You will negotiate timelines and costs, support risk identification, and supervise inventory, scheduling, and data tracking. Strong ERP/MRP experience, leadership, and English fluency are essential.