Purchasing & Planning Manager

About the role

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

The Purchasing & Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing production planning, material procurement, inventory management, and purchasing operations to ensure uninterrupted production, optimal inventory levels, and cost-effective supply chain performance. Leads the purchasing and planning team, manages ERP data integrity, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and suppliers to achieve operational objectives. This role is a full-time, on-site position supporting Supply Chain operations at Hale Products in Ocala, FL. Hale Products is a leading manufacturer of fire pumps, valves, and foam systems, delivering reliable water flow solutions trusted by fire and emergency response professionals worldwide. It operates as a business unit within IDEX Corporation’s Fire & Safety group, alongside other major rescue and fire‑protection brands.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material supply volumes and review MRP outputs to ensure alignment with production requirements, inventory policies, and contractual obligations.
• Create and release production work orders and purchase orders for internal and external suppliers to support manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor material availability and provide status updates to Production Control and Manufacturing teams.
• Manage raw materials for customized and non-MRP products.
• Maintain ERP/MRP system accuracy, including supplier performance data, inventory records, BOMs, lead times, lot sizes, and minimum order quantities.
• Own inventory accuracy initiatives, including physical inventories, cycle counting programs, inventory reconciliation, and ERP corrections in partnership with Finance.
• Supervise cycle counters and ensure inventory control procedures are followed.
• Manage supplier performance, resolve material shortages, and coordinate disposition and return of defective materials.
• Standardize and improve