Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Planner (Manufacturing)

Amerhart, Ltd.; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays

Life Insurance & Disability

Other company perks

Job summary

Amerhart, an SBP Brand, seeks a Purchasing Specialist to support purchasing efforts at our Sheboygan Falls location. You will issue Purchase Orders (PO), match POs to vendor acknowledgements, proof PO to acknowledgement and adjust PO while handling scheduling tasks for manufacturing.

The role reports to the Estimating Team Manager. The position emphasizes scheduling, forecasting, inventory control, and purchasing to optimize material flow and customer satisfaction within a vertically integrated

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in supply chain management preferred.
• 3–5 years inventory control experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on planning, scheduling, shipping, receiving, capacity planning, inventory control, and purchasing in ERP.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Report and improve internal scheduling, inventory, and supply chain issues including receipt, transfer and reman of product.
• Focus on optimizing scheduling process for better material flow and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze products, specifications, ordering trends to optimize inventory levels at local manufacturing and distribution center.
• Communicate with Branch Management, Sales, Central Buyers and customers to align production with branch needs.
• Maintain accuracy of local inventory via AP reconciliation and open PO lists.
• Negotiate quality, pricing and delivery of raw materials with suppliers and Central Buyers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Self-motivation

Prioritization

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in supply chain management

Tools

Agility

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Amerhart, an SBP Brand, seeks a Purchasing Specialist to support purchasing efforts at our Sheboygan Falls location. You will issue Purchase Orders (PO), match POs to vendor acknowledgements, proof PO to acknowledgement and adjust PO while handling scheduling tasks for manufacturing.

The role reports to the Estimating Team Manager. The position emphasizes scheduling, forecasting, inventory control, and purchasing to optimize material flow and customer satisfaction within a vertically integrated