Inventory, Purchasing and Safety Control Manager

Location Address: 4 Pleasant Hill Road, Monroe Township, New Jersey 08831 Work Shift: Salary Exempt (United States of America) The Production Inventory Control manager establishes, plans and coordinates plant production schedules; ensure the flow of materials, parts and assemblies between or within departments and maintain accurate inventory of goods. Role will include, but is not limited to the following: Work with Plant Accounting to resolve discrepancies identified in Material Usage Variance accounts Cycle Count, Negative Inventory, customer owned Inventory Manage customer owned inventory and filled goods BOM review of finished goods inventory SKUs and submitted updates to DMG Keeps respective purchasing employees within plants up to date on supplier status and general efficiency. Maintains, amends, controls, records, and documents as directed. EDI order management – filled goods Assists in the establishment, control, and utilization of a cost-effective list of suppliers. Conducts negotiations in respect to sources of supply, prices, etc. Obtaining and administering quotations as necessary. Assists in the maintenance, organization, and consolidation of suppliers lists in respect to components, raw materials, and miscellaneous commodities. Issues purchase orders in accordance with existing policy as directed – stock and none stock PO’s. Assists in the maintenance of appropriate administrative requirements relative to procurement of all commodities including quotes, price lists, quality assessments, etc. Coordinating plant safety activities, inspections, required records, accident reporting documentation, monthly safety training, and any other general safety tasks Creating and managing purchase orders and maintaining the purchasing checkbook Managing designated service-vendor relationships, including uniforms, vending and coffee services, etc.. while maintenance-related vendors remain under Maintenance Managing inventory of raw materials and finished goods Coordinating trailer DOT inspections and supporting safe trailer operations Supporting other plant needs as assigned Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs. QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are minimum requirements for the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bachelors’ degree or equivalent of 4+ years related work experience in inventory control, logistics, or related discipline. Three plus years of experience in logistics in a manufacturing environment. Prior experience with Warehouse Management Systems required. JDE experience a plus. Skills: Ability to partner with internal and external customers and manage complex communications. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement focus highly preferred Ability to communicate both written and verbally with all levels of external and internal customers. Demonstrated proficient computer skills to include Office 365 (Excel, Word, Power Point) in addition to order management systems. Ability to effectively assess situations and make appropriate decisions in a timely manner. Ability to focus on fine details. Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities & meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to understand inventory and production schedules. 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 job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. Position requires sitting, standing, walking plant floors. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed t…

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