Materials/Merchandise Manager

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.