Materials/Inventory Control Manager

Hood Packaging Corporation a world leader in the packaging industry is looking for a Material/Inventory Control Manager to join our team in our Summerville, SC facility. The Material/Inventory Control Manager will coordinate all raw material purchases to ensure uninterrupted production as well as control inventories. They will coordinate the overall purchasing process to maximize cost savings which includes negotiating with vendors for the purchase of all materials, supplies, equipment and services. FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Orders and expedites raw materials purchasing Monitors and controls raw materials inventories Forecasts materials usage Coordinates warehouse consignment levels with Vendor Coordinates new material needs of Technical staff/plant staff with suppliers Evaluates and recommends suppliers to Department Managers Communicates regularly with suppliers regarding market supply and pricing Supports and assists with purchasing and receiving functions throughout the operation, including downloading data into Access for Scheduling Completes monthly raw materials reports and accruals to Accounting Monitors and reports material supply and price trends to management as needed Implements and coordinates purchasing procedures to support corporate strategies Performs miscellaneous duties for projects and events as requested. Education & Experience Some Post Secondary and five (5) to seven (7) years’ previous experience with purchasing/materials procurement and expediting OR High School Diploma or GED and five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in purchasing/materials procurement and expediting. Hood Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications for all positions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap or any other legally protected status.