What You’ll Do • Manage demand forecasts based on historical data, sales orders, and production schedules• Plan and execute purchase orders to maintain optimal inventory and support manufacturing operations• Analyze material requirements across product lines and ensure alignment with production schedules• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, quality, and order accuracy• Track inbound shipments and proactively resolve delays or supply chain disruptions• Manage supplier relationships including pricing negotiations, delivery schedules, and performance• Optimize inventory turns while minimizing stockouts, shortages, and excess inventory• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including long lead times and supplier constraints• Partner cross-functionally with production, engineering, marketing, and logistics teams• Identify cost reduction opportunities through supplier negotiation, alternate sourcing, and value engineering• Provide reporting and analysis on purchasing, inventory levels, and supply chain performance• Continuously improve purchasing, planning processes, and system utilization. What You’ll BringRequired: • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing purchasing, materials planning, and/or supply chain roles• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, forecasts, and production requirements• Experience with inventory planning, forecasting, and purchase order management and building strong supplier relationships• Proficiency in ERP or MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, or similar)• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)• Strong understanding of inventory planning concepts (safety stock, reorder points, demand planning)• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and supplier coordination abilities• Ability to manage multiple SKUs, suppliers, and priorities in a fast-paced environment• Strong communication skills and supplier coordination abilities.