Purchasing & Inventory Manager (replenishment, forecasting, vendor mgmt., leadership exp. req.)
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 1 - 2
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Purchasing & Inventory Manager (replenishment forecasting vendor mgmt. leadership exp. req.)
Location: near Kansas City MO
Salary: $90000 - $120000 Benefits
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision 401k w/match Profit Sharing Holidays PTO
Job Type: Full-Time; Hybrid Work Environment (3 days in office/week)
Typical Hours: Monday-Friday 45 hours/week
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available
Purchasing & Inventory Manager (replenishment forecasting vendor mgmt. leadership req.) Description
Our client a leading national industrial solutions distributor is looking for a Purchasing & Inventory Manager to add to their team near Kansas City this high-impact role youll lead a team of buyers and sourcing professionals while owning inventory performance across a large multi-category SKU-diverse product portfolio. Youll play a critical role in driving inventory efficiency and replenishment strategy applying forecasting models and balancing service levels inventory turns and working capital across multiple U.S. distribution facilities. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys solving complex supply-demand challenges developing teams and improving systems and processes in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to move beyond transactional buying and play a strategic role in shaping inventory performance across a complex national supply chain.
Purchasing & Inventory Manager (replenishment forecasting vendor mgmt. leadership req.) Responsibilities
Lead coach and support a team of buyers sourcing agents and expeditors
Manage team schedules supplier assignments performance reviews and training programs
Drive replenishment strategy across multiple product categories locations and demand profiles
Apply forecasting models and demand signals to drive purchasing decisions and inventory plans
Review and refine reorder points safety stock and order quantities based on demand and lead times
Coordinate procurement of materials parts and services across multiple locations
Partner with cross-functional teams to align inventory plans with business needs
Negotiate contracts pricing and resolve escalated supplier performance issues
Analyze inventory and purchasing KPIs (turns fill rates forecast accuracy) and drive improvements
Maintain accurate documentation and ISO-compliant procedures
Support the Director during absences and lead process improvement initiatives
Travel 12 times annually to vendors tradeshows or branch sites
Purchasing & Inventory Manager (replenishment forecasting vendor mgmt. leadership req.) Qualifications
5 years of purchasing procurement or supply chain experience required
3 years of managing coaching and training procurement/buying teams experience required
Strong vendor management negotiation and analytical skills required
Hands-on experience with replenishment planning and demand forecasting required
Proven ability to translate forecast data into executable purchasing strategies required
Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel (analysis reporting) required
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- Process Improvement
- Pricing
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- negotiation
- Contracts
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