Procurement and Inventory Control Manager

RBS is looking to add to their Management team. We are looking for an experienced hands on Manager to bring the Procurement and Inventory Control Department to the next level.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package.

The Procurement & Inventory Control Manager's responsibility is to manage the activities of the purchasing, materials (inventory) and production scheduling departments.

The Successful Candidate will:

• Manage, lead, plan and monitor all activities within the Procurement, P.&I.C and Scheduling departments
• Propagate Inventory forecasts as possible commodity items
• Evaluate and determine best Item Type Coding to allow effective and efficient procurement of goods and services
• Identify and prioritize items and/or classifications for purchase price optimization and develop a strategy for implementation (V.M.I, contracts, competitive bidding, negotiations, etc.
• Develop additional vendors/suppliers as necessary to meet the overall corporate objectives
• Manage development of the Master Production Schedule and all aspects of the Production Control position
• Increase the productive capacity of the PIC department through the initiation and implementation of strategies, ideas, processes and systems
• Provide coaching, mentoring and employee development for effective implementation of best-practice processes

Experience and Skills Needed:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or technical degree in a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) year in a manufacturing environment working with materials and purchasing responsibilities
• CPIM/CPSM/CSCP and/or Karrass Negotiation Certification or equivalent relevant training and/or experience in the supply chain management and negotiations
• Proven experience managing projects from concept to production
• Proven experience in price and contract negotiations and the ability to drive change
• Superior verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate effectively across all levels of the organization

RBS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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