Purchasing & Inventory Manager

As Purchasing & Inventory Manager at Husqvarna Construction in Columbia, SC, you ensure efficient procurement and inventory management to support production needs while minimizing costs. This role oversees purchasing, inventory control, and production scheduling, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize material availability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Department Management

• Supervise and develop the purchasing and inventory team, conducting performance evaluations and providing growth opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
• Optimize departmental structure and workflow for efficiency.
• Manage the departmental budget and provide strategic guidance on procurement and inventory decisions.
• Address escalated issues and act as a key decision-maker.

Purchasing

• Develop and manage procurement budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best pricing, quality, and lead times.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials to meet production schedules.
• Manage purchase orders, vendor relationships, and delivery follow-ups.
• Resolve supplier issues related to defective or substandard materials.

Inventory Management

• Oversee stock levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to align with production needs.
• Maintain and enhance inventory tracking systems to monitor stock movement and reorder points.
• Conduct physical inventory counts and support financial audits.
• Optimize warehouse layout for efficient material storage and retrieval.
• Minimize holding costs by aligning inventory levels with production and demand forecasts.

Qualifications

• Education: BS in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 10+ years in manufacturing, including 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Skills:
  • Expertise in purchasing (CPIM) and inventory management (APICS).
  • Proficiency in AS400, PRMS, PMS, Excel, and Word.
  • Strong knowledge of freight carriers and logistics.
  • Ability to manage people, processes, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions

• Office-based with periodic exposure to the manufacturing environment.
• High computer usage with frequent deadlines.

Why Husqvarna?

We’re one of the world’s oldest startups—innovative, passionate, and future-focused. Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive pay & benefits from day one
• 401(k) match with no vesting
• Employee discounts on Husqvarna products
• Education assistance & career growth opportunities
• Paid parental leave, holidays, vacation, and sick time
• And more!

Husqvarna is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline and termination. Husqvarna prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national

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