Strategic Purchasing & Materials Planner

Revolution Company; Shelbyville (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Revolution Sustainable Solutions in Shelbyville, TN, is seeking a Purchasing Lead to balance inventory, forecast material needs, and maintain smooth manufacturing operations. You will partner with production, operations, accounting, and suppliers to keep materials available and costs under control.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, ERP experience, and effective cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced industrial setting, with a hybrid work arrangement supporting our Shelbyville

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years in purchasing or related supply chain
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and forecasts
• Experience with ERP systems to manage POs and inventory
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office
• Excellent communication and organization with stakeholders at all levels
• Problem-solving mindset with proactive process improvements
• High attention to detail and accurate purchasing records
• Flexible to adapt to changing production priorities

Responsibilities

• Monitor raw material inventory, usage trends, POs, lead times, and production needs to ensure material availability
• Develop 30/60/90-day material forecasts based on schedules and historical consumption
• Create and manage purchase orders aligned with forecasts and supplier agreements
• Adjust purchasing plans to evolving production schedules
• Support purchasing for MRO items and miscellaneous supplies
• Build and maintain supplier relationships to ensure timely deliveries
• Communicate with production and finance to understand changing needs and priorities
• Investigate and resolve PO, invoice, pricing, and receiving discrepancies
• Provide timely updates and recommendations to stakeholders

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Forecasting

Excel proficiency

Project management

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

NetSuite

SyteLine

Job description

Revolution Sustainable Solutions in Shelbyville, TN, is seeking a Purchasing Lead to balance inventory, forecast material needs, and maintain smooth manufacturing operations. You will partner with production, operations, accounting, and suppliers to keep materials available and costs under control.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, ERP experience, and effective cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced industrial setting, with a hybrid work arrangement supporting our Shelbyville