Plant Materials & Inventory Lead (SAP/MRP)

O-I; Lapel (IN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Vacation time & holidays

Medical coverage

Pre-tax accounts

Well-being program

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Financial planning assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

O-I is seeking a Plant Materials Manager for our Lapel, IN plant. The role leads material planning, inventory control, purchasing, warehousing, and distribution, ensuring customer service excellence and on-time production.

Required is a bachelor’s degree in purchasing or supply chain with 2–3 years of materials experience in manufacturing, plus supervisory capabilities. SAP proficiency and MS Office are highly desirable. Salary range and relocation options are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in purchasing, supply chain, or related field.
• 2-3 years of materials experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in a union environment preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office; SAP experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory tracking (SAP) and monitor inventory levels vs. shipments.
• Monitor storeroom usage.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitor all plant inventories and purchasing related functions while utilizing a structured cycle count process.
• Direct the plant production schedule through communication with divisional production planning.
• Supervise plant warehousing operations including transportation and distribution.
• Execute MRP and generate materials releases to suppliers.
• Ensure post goods issues and stock transfer orders are completed within the same business day.
• Serve as primary plant contact for customer inquiries regarding production schedule, inventory, transportation, orders, and releases.

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor degree in purchasing, supply chain, or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

O-I is seeking a Plant Materials Manager for our Lapel, IN plant. The role leads material planning, inventory control, purchasing, warehousing, and distribution, ensuring customer service excellence and on-time production.

Required is a bachelor’s degree in purchasing or supply chain with 2–3 years of materials experience in manufacturing, plus supervisory capabilities. SAP proficiency and MS Office are highly desirable. Salary range and relocation options are offered.