Purchasing Inventory Control Manager

Kimble Company is committed to efficiency and sustainability. We are seeking a skilled Purchasing & Inventory Control Manager to oversee procurement and inventory operations for our heavy equipment and trucking business across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities :

• Strategic Procurement : Develop and manage purchasing strategies to secure optimal pricing and lead times for heavy equipment, trucking parts, and related materials and building and construction projects.
• Inventory Optimization : Oversee and optimize inventory levels across multiple sites to minimize costs and reduce waste.
• Requisition Approval : Evaluate and approve purchase requisitions from various locations and departments, encompassing both specialty and stock items, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Team Leadership : Supervise and delegate tasks to purchasing and inventory staff, fostering a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Supplier Management : Monitor and assess supplier performance to ensure high-quality products and reliable service.
• Multi-Site Coordination : Position will be primarily in Dover, Ohio but travel may be required between nearby locations as necessary to maintain oversight and ensure seamless operations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work with internal teams to forecast inventory needs and ensure timely fulfillment of operational requirements.
• Policy Implementation : Establish and maintain policies and procedures for inventory management and purchasing to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Train and monitor subordinates : Train and monitor in effective purchasing techniques.

Qualifications :

Experience : Proven experience in purchasing and inventory management, preferably in the heavy equipment, construction and trucking industry. A minimum combined 5 years of experience in a warehouse or store room setting working with supply chain management, inventory, lean, supply chain operations or vendor performance management

Supervisory Responsibilities :

This position audits all areas / departments to maintain discipline in duties. This position manages Buyers and purchasing clerical.

Oversee the on-time disbursement of parts and components to work teams and return unused materials to warehouse or vendors.