Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager in Niles

Energy Jobline ZR; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 15 paid vacation days per year

Six company-paid holidays per year

401k with company matching (100% up to

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Shevick Sales Corp. is seeking a Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager to lead end-to-end procurement, inventory control, and supplier management across manufacturing and distribution sites.

You will drive strategic sourcing, optimize material flow, and coordinate with production, logistics, and sales to minimize stockouts and costs. Responsibilities include establishing policy, monitoring KPIs, and refining processes with ERP/WMS tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations, or related field.
• 2+ years’ experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory control.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, ISM CPSM certifications

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing and Procurement: develop, implement and maintain strategic purchasing policies; evaluate and partner with suppliers; monitor market trends and supply risks.
• Inventory Control and Warehouse Management: set safety stock, reorder points, Min/Max; conduct cycle counts and audits; coordinate MRP with production/logistics/sales.
• Supplier Quality and Performance Management: define KPIs for suppliers; conduct vendor evaluations; lead CAPA for non-conforming materials; maintain alternate sourcing.
• Process Optimization and Financial Reporting: optimize ERP/WMS to automate purchasing; reconcile POs, receiving reports, and invoices.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Inventory management

ERP systems

WMS tools

Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

Job description

Job Description

About the Opportunity

Join Shevick Sales Corp, the umbrella company that owns Sleep On Latex and Earthfoam. Shevick Sales specializes in the manufacturing and selling of all-natural mattresses and mattress products.

We're looking for a Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager to oversee the end-to-end procurement processes, supply chain operations, and inventory management systems to ensure optimal stock levels, cost efficiency, and vendor compliance. This role is responsible for strategic sourcing, material flow planning, and maintaining accurate inventory records across distribution and manufacturing facilities to support operational goals while minimizing carrying costs and stockouts.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

• Develop, implement, and maintain strategic purchasing policies aligned with corporate financial and operational goals.
• Evaluate, select, and build relationships with raw material, component, and operational suppliers.
• Monitor market trends, raw material pricing fluctuations, and global supply chain conditions to proactively manage supply risks.

Inventory Control and Warehouse Management

• Direct and refine inventory control procedures across all warehouse locations, establishing clear safety stock levels, reorder points, and Min/Max thresholds.
• Manage cycle count programs and lead physical inventory audits to maintain 98%+ stock accuracy.
• Coordinate material requirements planning (MRP) with production, logistics, and sales departments to eliminate bottlenecks and prevent excess/obsolete inventory.
• Implement inventory optimization techniques (e.g., Just-In-Time/JIT, FIFO/LIFO tracking, ABC analysis) to reduce scrap, spoilage, and holding costs.

Supplier Quality and Performance Management

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers, including on-time delivery (OTD), defect rate, and cost variance.
• Conduct regular vendor evaluations and business reviews; lead corrective action processes (CAPA) for non-conforming materials or recurring delivery issues.
• Maintain secondary/alternate sourcing strategies for key operational inputs to ensure business continuity.

Process Optimization and Financial Reporting

• Optimize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to automate purchasing workflows and enhance real-time visibility.
• Partner with the accounting and finance departments to reconcile purchase orders, receiving reports, and invoices.

Qualifications & Competencies

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field.

Experience

• 2+ years’ experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory control.

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with major ERP systems and WMS tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Core Competencies

• Quantitative data analysis, strategic planning, demand forecasting, and cross-functional team management.

Certifications & Qualifications

Certifications

• APICS CPIM: Certified in Production and Inventory Management
• CSCP: certified Supply Chain Professional
• ISM CPSM: Certified Professional in Supply Management

Industry Experience

• Background in manufacturing, distribution, retail, or fast-paced consumer goods environments.

Employee Benefits

Here at Shevick Sales Corp, we value the work-life balance of every employee and are pleased to offer the following benefits in addition to your compensation. The following is a brief description of the benefits offered to each Shevick Sales Corp employee. Employees are eligible for benefits after 90 days of employment.

• $85,000-$110,000 annual salary
• Up to fifteen (15) paid vacation days per year, prorated for any partial year in which you work
• Six (6) company-paid holidays per year
• 401k with company matching contribution equal to 100% of your contributions which do not exceed 3% of your compensation, plus 50% of your contributions which exceed 3% but do not exceed 5% of your compensation (Employer matching contributions effective immediately upon plan enrollment)
• Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision through United Healthcare and BlueCross BlueShield with an employer contribution towards your cost of insurance
• Paid parental leave