Inventory and Purchasing Manager

Inventory and Purchasing Manager Walex Products Company Leland, NC Job Details Full-time 19 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Communication with suppliers Sourcing Resource planning methods Manufacturing facility Transportation management Bachelor's degree Supply chain management solutions (enterprise solutions) Vendor relationship management Collaboration with manufacturing teams Business Administration Operational excellence initiatives Process improvement planning Manufacturing company experience Full Job Description

INVENTORY AND PURCHASING MANAGER

Walex Products Company, headquartered in Leland, NC, is seeking a hands-on Inventory and Purchasing Manager to take ownership of our inventory management and purchasing operations. This is a working manager role with direct responsibility for day-to-day execution, not a supervisory position. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable in the system and on the floor—analyzing inventory data in NetSuite one hour and working through a supplier issue the next.

Specific duties will include:

Manage inventory levels across raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods to maintain optimal stock while minimizing working capital; develop and refine replenishment strategies in NetSuite. Drive demand planning and production scheduling in close coordination with manufacturing and sales teams to ensure materials are available when needed. Create and manage purchase orders in NetSuite; own the full purchasing cycle from requisition through receipt, including vendor follow-up and discrepancy resolution. Build and maintain supplier relationships; support contract negotiations, evaluate vendor performance, and ensure quality and delivery reliability. Analyze inventory and supply chain data to identify root causes of inefficiencies; implement process improvements using lean principles and data-driven decision-making. Coordinate with transportation and logistics providers to support on-time delivery at cost-effective freight rates.

The successful candidate will have:

Hands-on proficiency in NetSuite, including inventory management, MRP, and purchase order workflows; experience with ERP data entry and system-driven replenishment. Strong knowledge of inventory control methods, demand planning, and materials management in a manufacturing environment. Proven experience in purchasing, including creating and managing POs, supplier follow-up, and vendor relationship management. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to perform root cause analysis and implement practical, lasting solutions. Strong communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working cross-functionally with manufacturing, sales, customer service, and finance. Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. Experience in the fragrance, chemical blending, or specialty chemicals industry preferred; familiarity with raw material sourcing and lot/batch traceability a plus. Requires a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field, plus 5+ years of hands-on experience in inventory management, purchasing, or materials management in a manufacturing environment. CPIM certification preferred. Send resume, three references, salary requirements, day phone number to . Excellent benefits provided and relocation is available. Salary commensurate with experience.

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//www.walex.com for the history of the company, its mission and values, and its products.

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person