Purchasing Manager

Socket.dev; Pittsfield (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to establish and maintain accuracy across all inventory categories using ERP software. You will drive vendor accountability, reduce quality cases, and support production demands with high service levels.

The role requires extensive ERP/MRP/WMS experience, managing large SKU counts, and strong Excel/O365 proficiency. Located near Pittsfield, ME, you will partner across plant, field, and sales teams to optimize inventory processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience with ERP, MRP and/or WMS packages.
• 5+ years’ experience in an inventory management/purchasing role in a manufacturing or inventory intensive environment.
• Experience managing a minimum of $3M average monthly inventory value.
• Experience operating within a $15M+ revenue company.
• Experience managing a minimum of 2,000 SKUs.
• Strong O365 suite of product skills with better than average Excel skills.
• An analytical thought process and approach to complex tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Live within a reasonable commute distance of Pittsfield, ME location.
• A strong chemistry with the leadership and peer team.
• Organizational and time management skills and attention to detail is an absolute.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain inventory accuracy across all Balance Sheet inventory categories using ERP software.
• Manage and hold vendor accountability resulting in a vendor attributable Quality Case reduction from 13.1% to below 5%.
• Ensure 98%+ inventory service in support of production demands.
• Reduce vendor lead times to no greater than 3 weeks on all critical production and stock position products.
• Develop an approved and execute plan to reduce excess inventory levels to less than 24-month consumption.
• Negotiate and maintain favorable sourcing, pricing and payment terms with all direct material vendors.
• Serve as an integral common denominator between plant, field and sales operations on all processes involving inventory.
• Own and develop robust and scalable internal processes for inventory management that can support 3x current activity.
• Establish and maintain best Min-Max/MRP practices to meet the mission.
• Hold vendors and stakeholders accountable for not following inventory movement processes in a timely manner.
• Participate in cross-functional team environment and advise company on leverage sourcing opportunities benefiting the company.

Skills

ERP systems

MRP

WMS

Inventory management

Purchasing

Excel

O365

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

O365

Excel

Sage/MAS-90/JD Edwards

Job description

Description

Mission of Role Establish and maintain inventory accuracy across all Balance Sheet inventory categories utilizing provided ERP software. Manage and hold vendor accountability resulting in a vendor attributable Quality Case reduction from 13.1% to <5%. Ensure 98%+ inventory service in support of production demands while maintaining a simple turn on inventory investment. Reduce overall vendor lead times to no greater than 3 weeks on all critical production and stock position products. Develop an approved and execute to reduce Excess inventory levels to less than 24-month consumption Objectives Negotiate and maintain favorable sourcing, pricing and payment terms with all direct material vendors that meet the company’s directed cash and service level objectives. Effectively serve as an integral common denominator between plant, field and sales operations on all processes involving inventory. Own and develop robust and scalable internal processes for inventory management that can support 3x current activity. Establish and maintain best Min-Max/MRP practices to meet the mission. Hold vendors and stakeholders alike accountable for not following inventory movement processes in a timely manner. Participate in cross-functional team environment and openly advise company on leverage sourcing opportunities the benefit of the company.

Requirements

Competencies

Must-haves

• Ability to work with a group of diverse individuals at all levels of the organization.
• At least 10 years’ experience with ERP, MRP and/or WMS packages
• At least 5 years’ experience in an inventory management/purchasing role with a manufacturing or inventory intensive processing environment
• Experience managing a minimum of $3M average monthly inventory value
• Experience operating within a $15M+ revenue company
• Experience managing a minimum of 2,000 SKUs
• Strong O365 suite of product skills with better than average Excel skills
• An analytical thought process and approach to complex tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Live within a reasonable commute distance of Pittsfield, ME location
• A strong chemistry with the leadership and peer team
• Organizational and time management skills and attention to detail is an absolute

Preferred

• Sage, MAS-90, Great Plains or JD Edwards ERP experience
• Salesforce.com CRM experience
• Experience managing inventory across multiple locations and states
• Experience operating in a $30M+ revenue company
• Advanced degree