Procurement & Inventory Optimization Specialist

LATICRETE International; Fort Wright (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

13 paid holidays / vacation and sick

Flexible spending

Life Insurance

AD&D and Supplemental Insurance

Plant shutdown between holidays

Job summary

LATICRETE International is seeking a procurement professional to manage inventory, purchases, and supplier relationships. You will collaborate with planning, operations, and finance to optimize inventory levels and ensure timely deliveries.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, MRPrelated processes, and strong communication across departments to support production schedules and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Business, SCM, or Finance.
• 3+ years’ experience in procurement, inventory management or supply chain.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision making.
• Proficiency with MRP systems and inventory software.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: implement stocking models and optimize stock levels.
• Procurement: translate demand into timely purchase orders and manage supplier performance.
• Supplier Relationship Management: maintain collaborative supplier relationships; monitor OTIF.
• Collaboration: align purchasing with demand planning, Operations, Logistics, and Finance.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Supply chain

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business / SCM / Finance

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

LATICRETE International is seeking a procurement professional to manage inventory, purchases, and supplier relationships. You will collaborate with planning, operations, and finance to optimize inventory levels and ensure timely deliveries.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, MRPrelated processes, and strong communication across departments to support production schedules and cost targets.