Inventory & Procurement Manager

About the Role

The Inventory & Procurement Manager is an operational role responsible for building and owning a data-driven inventory and procurement function within a high-growth manufacturing environment. This individual will have full accountability for inventory valuation, component procurement, supplier performance, stockroom operations, and the accuracy of data within the systems that support them, ensuring that production runs without interruption while positioning the organization to scale. This is a working manager role with hands-on team leadership. The ideal candidate is a builder, someone who creates systems and processes, and who can grow with the organization as complexity increases.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the ABC classification model across ~1,400 active parts, including min/max levels, reorder points, reorder quantities, and safety stock parameters at the component level.
• Execute all component purchasing, issuing, and tracking purchase orders based on reorder triggers, production schedules, and lead times.
• Maintain daily Sales Inventory Replenishments in MISys and Sage 50, ensuring data accuracy and production readiness at all times.
• Deliver monthly inventory valuation and variance reports directly to the CFO; investigate and resolve all variances with full root cause documentation.
• Maintain inventory turns at or below 4-6 per year and inventory accuracy through cycle counts and disciplined transaction management.
• Produce and maintain component availability visibility for the team to determine what can be built based on current stock, allocated components, and the active schedule.
• Develop and maintain vendor scorecards; set incoming inspection standards and make the final call on accepting or rejecting inbound shipments.
• Directly supervise a team of 3-4 employees, with full accountability for team performance, training, daily workflow, and the physical layout and organization of the stockroom.
• Develop a working understanding of hydraulic power unit product configurations to support accurate forecasting and intelligent procurement decisions.
• Create structure from evolving processes.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of inventory management and/or purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience building and/or executing reorder systems, ABC classification models, and safety stock frameworks using historical data.
• Experience managing a stockroom, warehouse, or production support team.
• Proficient in utilizing manufacturing ERP/MRP systems to manage materials, coordinate production scheduling, and maintain inventory control across company-wide operations.
• Experience producing inventory valuation reports and working directly with accounting or finance teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable purchasing and inventory decisions.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a track record of maintaining high inventory accuracy.
• Professional communication skills with the ability to present reports to senior leadership, including the CFO.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in manufacturing (hydraulics, pneumatics, or similar).
• Familiarity with Sage 50 accounting and MISys software.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar supply chain/inventory certification.
• Experience leading or participating in an ERP evaluation and migration.
• Proficiency in SQL, data analytics tools, or business intelligence platforms (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Experience building internal data tools or automating reporting workflows.
• Exposure to AI-assisted operations is a strong differentiator.

Benefits

• 401k match
• Employee Lunch
• Fitness room
• Dental Vision
• Health Insurance
• Maternity Leave
• Paternity Leave
• Accident Insurance
• Employee-Sponsored Life Insurance

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hydrolec is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Application Process

If you're early in your career, hungry to build something real, and want to grow with a company that's been doing this for 40 years, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your resume and a brief cover letter telling us what makes you a great fit to recruiting@hydrolec.net.