Purchasing and Inventory Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ricochet is an industry leading manufacturer of sophisticated, high-tech Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that focuses on protection, performance, and comfort. Ricochet has been headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for over 20 years, with all manufacturing and operations located in a single master facility. 

 
In addition to serving the United States Military, Ricochet serves customers in multiple sectors of public safety by providing custom engineered PPE including EMS gear for the Philadelphia and Honolulu Fire Departments, Technical Rescue gear to all FDNY Rescue and Squad companies, and structural/turnout gear to multiple Fire Departments throughout the United States and beyond. Ricochet is a long-standing member of FEMSA. For more information, visit ricochet-gear.com.  

SUMMARY: Responsible for sourcing materials, components, equipment, and services and managing vendors. This position will manage reliable and cost-effective supply chain strategies to deliver the materials, equipment, supplies and service to the manufacturing and business operations of the company. This position works closely with Manufacturing, Customer Service, Quality, Design and Finance and reports to the CFO.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

· Works with Production and/or other personnel in order to coordinate material scheduling to provide on-time delivery to appropriate departments

· Coordinates material requirements with approved vendors on a daily/weekly basis

· Monitors safety stock, EOQ’s and lead-times on all assigned product lines.

· Responsible for maintaining inventory levels consistent with the goals of the company.

· Coordinates sources and purchases all MRO requirements for production and maintenance department.

· Leads vendor/supplier selection and maintains key working relationships for raw materials, supplies and capital equipment.

· Develop and execute purchasing strategies.

· Negotiate with strategic suppliers/vendors for optimal terms.

· Work with vendors to maintain and/or improve services.

· Assess, manage, and mitigate risks; perform cost and scenario analysis; identify cost saving opportunities.

· Review and update standard pricing for the MRP systems.

· This position involves lifting and moving inventory items in excess of 50lbs. Team-Lift is required whenever appropriate and additional staff are available to assist when required.

· Manage period in storeroom physical inventory process.

· Maintains weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly reports.

SKILLS NEEDED:

· Experience working with MRP/ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Good grammar and diction. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

· Ability to write simple correspondence.

· Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance