Textile Materials Specialist - Purchasing & Inventory Leader

Talent Edge Recruiting; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical and dental

401(k) with company contribution

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Hands-on training and professional dev

Long-term career growth opportunities

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting seeks a dedicated professional for a textile purchasing role in Geneva, AL. You will manage yarn and raw materials procurement, coordinate shipping and inventory, and support cost accounting and month-end close activities on the plant floor.

You will work closely with quality, manufacturing, and production teams to ensure material traceability and supplier performance while gaining exposure to all facets of the operation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in textile manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain, inventory control, planning, or related functions.
• Understanding of textiles, fabrics, yarns, specifications, or quality processes.
• Hands-on mindset and willingness to work on the plant floor.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for yarn and other raw materials.
• Coordinate shipping, receiving, and inventory control processes.
• Audit incoming materials and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Support fabric transfers between facilities and subcontractors.
• Maintain inventory records and perform cycle counts.
• Enter costing information and support month-end close activities.
• Work closely with quality, manufacturing, and production teams.
• Learn textile manufacturing processes, fabric construction, and product applications.
• Serve as a key resource for internal teams regarding fabric specifications and material requirements.
• Support government contract requirements and material traceability.

Skills

Textile knowledge

Inventory control

Supply chain management

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Job description

Talent Edge Recruiting seeks a dedicated professional for a textile purchasing role in Geneva, AL. You will manage yarn and raw materials procurement, coordinate shipping and inventory, and support cost accounting and month-end close activities on the plant floor.

You will work closely with quality, manufacturing, and production teams to ensure material traceability and supplier performance while gaining exposure to all facets of the operation.