Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Manager

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC, a global injection molding manufacturer, is seeking a Purchasing and Inventory Manager in Charlotte, NC. You will oversee procurement of resins, packaging, and components, optimize inventory levels, and collaborate with Operations and Finance to improve margins and working capital.

You will build supplier relationships, lead cost-saving initiatives, maintain ERP/MRP accuracy, and ensure material availability to prevent production disruptions.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of purchasing or inventory management in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience negotiating terms and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Experience with inventory planning, demand forecasting, safety stock, and reorder-point management.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and purchasing processes.
• Strong analytical and written/verbal communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of plastic resins, recycled materials, components, packaging, and other materials required for production.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, lead times, and supply agreements to improve margins and cash flow.
• Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while identifying opportunities for alternative sourcing and improved terms.
• Research market conditions, pricing trends, supply risks, and other economic developments that may affect material availability or cost.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction and sourcing improvement initiatives.
• Address supplier performance concerns and coordinate corrective actions when necessary.
• Optimize inventory levels, safety stock, reorder points, and purchasing quantities to improve inventory turns.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory information within the ERP/MRP system.
• Review purchasing and inventory reports to identify shortages, excess inventory, cost variances, and improvement opportunities.
• Support inventory audits, cycle counts, and reconciliation activities as needed.
• Perform general clerical and administrative responsibilities, including data entry, maintaining purchasing and supplier records, preparing routine reports, processing documentation, and organizing procurement files.
• Perform other duties and support special projects as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

ERP/MRP

Inventory management

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Excel

Job description

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC, a global injection molding manufacturer, is seeking a Purchasing and Inventory Manager in Charlotte, NC. You will oversee procurement of resins, packaging, and components, optimize inventory levels, and collaborate with Operations and Finance to improve margins and working capital.

You will build supplier relationships, lead cost-saving initiatives, maintain ERP/MRP accuracy, and ensure material availability to prevent production disruptions.