Materials/Merchandise Manager

Description We are looking for a Materials/Merchandise Manager to oversee product flow, inventory availability, and supplier coordination for key retail accounts in Greenville, South Carolina. This position plays an important role in keeping purchase orders on schedule, maintaining accurate stock levels, and supporting timely customer shipments. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing inventory planning, vendor communication, and operational follow-through in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the progress of purchase orders from supplier release through arrival at port and warehouse locations to help ensure customer delivery timelines are achieved.
• Review shipment documentation and process invoices while confirming that quantities shipped align precisely with approved orders.
• Coordinate product sourcing changes between suppliers to maintain continuity of supply and reduce disruption to inventory availability.
• Support testing and item readiness activities for major retail programs, including Walmart and Dollar Tree.
• Partner with operations leadership to evaluate stock positions and maintain appropriate inventory levels across assigned product categories.
• Manage open-to-buy activity for accounts for large scale retailers, and other merchandising channels to balance availability with assortment control.
• Place replenishment orders at the right time to prevent stock shortages and sustain consistent product coverage.
• Maintain inventory records, reporting, and forecasting data to support planning decisions and warehouse visibility. Requirements
• Experience in inventory control, merchandise planning, or materials management within a distribution, retail, or supply chain environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory forecasting, replenishment planning, and stock level analysis.
• Ability to monitor purchase orders, shipment status, and warehouse activity with a high level of accuracy.
• Familiarity with invoice review, quantity verification, and inventory-related documentation processes.
• Experience working with vendors and coordinating supply continuity across multiple product lines or accounts.
• Proficiency with inventory software, reporting tools, and spreadsheet-based analysis.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

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