Responsibilities:

• Purchase non-active manufacturing components, including co-formulants, inert ingredients, packaging, and general raw materials, through vendor purchase orders.
• Negotiate pricing to optimize cost savings while ensuring value to the business.
• Evaluate, validate, and establish strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of critical materials.
• Process work orders and update ERP systems to maintain accurate finished goods inventory.
• Coordinate and process stock transfer orders to facilitate material movement across manufacturing sites and warehouses.
• Review and verify order receipts with warehouses and manufacturing sites for accurate inventory tracking.
• Collaborate with the Logistics Team to align overseas material shipments with the production schedule.
• Reconcile inventory with the general ledger and manage month-end inventory close.
• Process invoices related to material procurement.
• Support the Inventory and Logistics Managers in staging materials for production and sales forecasts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the Director of Innovation, Production, and Quality Control.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; preference for a degree in business or accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in inventory management or purchasing.
• Must have prior purchasing experience with a mid-sized organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access) required.
• Experience with JD Edwards/Oracle ERP systems is a plus.
• Ability to understand and comprehend the Operations and Accounting side of inventory
• Strong team player
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Strong organization skills in order to meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to handle multiple deliverables and prioritize tasks
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – oral and written