Purchasing & Planning Manager

IDEX; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Hale Products in Ocala, FL is seeking a Purchasing & Planning Manager to oversee production planning, material procurement, and inventory management. This role supports a full-time, on-site position within the Hale Products manufacturing environment.

You will lead the purchasing and planning team, ensure ERP data integrity, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, production planning, materials management, or supply chain operations.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material supply volumes and review MRP outputs to ensure alignment with production requirements.
• Create and release production work orders and purchase orders for internal and external suppliers.
• Monitor material availability and provide status updates to Production Control and Manufacturing teams.
• Manage raw materials for customized and non-MRP products.
• Maintain ERP/MRP system accuracy, including supplier performance data, inventory records, BOMs, lead times, and lot sizes.
• Lead inventory accuracy initiatives, including physical inventories and cycle counting.

Skills

Purchasing

Production planning

Materials management

Inventory control

ERP/MRP knowledge

Leadership

Excel

Reporting tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Purchasing & Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing production planning, material procurement, inventory management, and purchasing operations to ensure uninterrupted production, optimal inventory levels, and cost-effective supply chain performance. Leads the purchasing and planning team, manages ERP data integrity, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and suppliers to achieve operational objectives. This role is a full-time, on-site position supporting Supply Chain operations at Hale Products in Ocala, FL. Hale Products is a leading manufacturer of fire pumps, valves, and foam systems, delivering reliable water flow solutions trusted by fire and emergency response professionals worldwide. It operates as a business unit within IDEX Corporation’s Fire & Safety group, alongside other major rescue and fire‑protection brands.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate material supply volumes and review MRP outputs to ensure alignment with production requirements, inventory policies, and contractual obligations.
• Create and release production work orders and purchase orders for internal and external suppliers to support manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor material availability and provide status updates to Production Control and Manufacturing teams.
• Manage raw materials for customized and non-MRP products.
• Maintain ERP/MRP system accuracy, including supplier performance data, inventory records, BOMs, lead times, lot sizes, and minimum order quantities.
• Own inventory accuracy initiatives, including physical inventories, cycle counting programs, inventory reconciliation, and ERP corrections in partnership with Finance.
• Supervise cycle counters and ensure inventory control procedures are followed.
• Manage supplier performance, resolve material shortages, and coordinate disposition and return of defective materials.
• Standardize and improve plant-wide work order processing and material planning procedures.
• Recommend and implement inventory management strategies such as Kanban, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Point-of-Use inventory, and other lean supply chain practices.
• Track and report key performance indicators including inventory accuracy, supplier delivery performance, material availability, and planning effectiveness.
• Lead, develop, and mentor planners and materials personnel, establishing performance expectations and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIRED ABILITIES

• Experience in purchasing, production planning, materials management, and inventory control within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ERP/MRP systems knowledge.
• Proven leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain functions.
• Advanced knowledge of inventory control and manufacturing planning principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and supply chain reporting tools.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, production planning, materials management, or supply chain operations.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk. The employee may be occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or over 50 pounds with assistance. May be exposed to various workplace hazards, including chemicals, machinery, and noise. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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