Purchasing Manager -Irving, TX

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc. seeks an Inventory Controller to establish stocking levels and maintain regional inventory in alignment with company programs.

You will forecast demand, order replenishments, and monitor cycle counts to ensure service levels. The role reports to the Inventory Control Manager and involves coordinating with suppliers, training location staff, and resolving discrepancies in purchasing and invoicing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business or Engineering and at least 5 years in operational procurement.
• Knowledge of industrial, medical, and specialty gas cylinders; bulk, cryogenic gases a plus.
• Influential leadership and strategic sourcing capabilities.
• Results oriented reporting to different levels of the organization.
• Strong communication with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Forecast inventory and purchase EOQ quantities to maximize turns and service levels.
• Maintain price lists and verify PO pricing for accuracy.
• Manage VMI programs and regional supplier relationships.
• Provide training to location personnel on inventory processes.
• Resolve invoicing discrepancies and support strategic sourcing.

Skills

Negotiation

Planning

Time management

Independent work under pressure

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary responsibility is establishment of proper inventory stocking levels to provide expected services levels to support the business, the replenishment and accurate maintenance of the region's inventory, in compliance with Matheson's Preferred Vendor and Private Label programs. Reports to: Inventory Control Manager (ICM).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is done by scheduled, timely procurement of stocking inventory at the lowest total cost, and consistent with Matheson's Preferred Vendor and Private Label programs. Usage figures will be analyzed and forecast in order to buy proper EOQ quantities to ensure best possible Inventory Turns and Days on Hand while maintaining desired customer service levels at lowest "freight-in" costs. Purchase order pricing must be verified to insure cost accuracy. Monitors Cycle Counting program for the region and insures that cycle counts are completed as scheduled to ensure accuracy of the on-hand inventory. Provides inventory management training to location personnel within the region. In addition, spot ordering of items without freight limitations, drop-shipments, rush orders, etc. will be processed as needed. Stock returns to vendors will be requested due to order errors, lost sales and overstock on a monthly schedule. Dead stock/surplus inventory will be identified, segregated and disposed of in accordance with Matheson Slow-Moving/Dead Stock policies. Inventory adjustments will be made to assure inventory and stock status report accuracy. Maintain Price lists for those regional/one-off vendors. (Management of costing from these vendors resides with Strategic Sourcing team (Hard goods Sourcing Managers & ICM's). Assist sales personnel in sourcing and pricing of non-stock items, subject to oversight by Strategic Sourcing and compliance with Preferred Vendor and Private Label programs. Assist the accounts payable department in resolving any invoice/purchase order discrepancies. Support negotiated terms and conditions of agreed to programs, identify gaps and work towards satisfactory resolution. Manage supplier Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs for regional branches where applicable. Assure implementation, accuracy and viability of VMI programs for the region in accordance with existing Matheson policies. Provide training, assistance, and oversight of branch personnel in resolving inventory and purchasing issues, profiling of inventory and optimization of inventory performance as measured by stock-outs, turns and obsolescence. Supervise and direct warehouse personnel in unique cases. Resolve shipping discrepancies with vendors. Report and file freight damage claims. Perform other project and duties as directed by the Regional Manager to support performance of inventory in Packaged Gas business.

HOURS OF WORK

Typical hours for this position are going to match the requirements of the customer base Monday through Friday and possibly some Saturday hours if applicable. This is a full-time position, which may require traveling.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Selling, negotiating, planning, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook E-mail).

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Business or Engineering, and at least 5 years proven experience in operational procurement environment.
• Knowledge of industrial, medical, and specialty gas cylinders, bulk, cryogenic gases and related technologies a plus.
• Influential leadership skills
• Strategic Management Planning and strategic sourcing
• Results oriented reporting to different levels of the organization.
• High reactivity and proactivity
• Communicative Ability to transfer needed information to internal and external customers in an efficient and clear manner.
• Customer needs mindset

Pay Range

Pay Range $85,000 to $90,000 + 10% annual bonus

Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability