Join a Growing Manufacturing Company Where Your Expertise and Experience Will Drive Visible and Recognized Results!
We are a well-established industrial manufacturing company serving clients throughout a variety of industries with precision machining, metal fabrication, welding, assembly, and millwright services. We offer the stability of an established business combined with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a growing organization.
We are currently seeking an experienced Purchasing, Inventory & Manufacturing Systems Manager to take ownership of our procurement activities, tooling and supply inventories, manufacturing data systems, and continuous process improvement initiatives. This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing professional who understands both the shop floor and the business systems that support it.
The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable negotiating with suppliers, walking the production floor, analyzing inventory usage, optimizing eci JobBoss2 ERP workflows, and identifying practical ERP system improvements that will increase efficiency and profitability.
This position is open immediately, and we are eager to find the right individual who can make an impact from day one.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Purchasing, Inventory & Manufacturing Systems Manager will serve as the critical link between production, inventory control, purchasing, scheduling, accounting, and management functions.
This role is responsible for procuring raw materials, tooling, consumables, and subcontracted services while maintaining accurate inventory levels and ensuring uninterrupted production operations.
In addition, this individual will act as the company's primary subject matter expert for eci JobBoss2 ERP software, helping management leverage its full capabilities to improve workflow efficiency, job costing accuracy, inventory control, profitability analysis, and automation of administrative processes that are currently performed manually.
Success in this role requires strong manufacturing knowledge, exceptional organizational capabilities, analytical thinking, and a hands-on approach to problem solving.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Purchasing / Procurement
- Source and purchase raw materials, tooling, consumables, maintenance supplies, subcontract services, and production-related materials.
- Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
- Solicit competitive quotations and negotiate pricing, deliveries, and service agreements.
- Monitor market conditions and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Manage vendor performance and supplier scorecards, where applicable.
- Ensure material availability supports production schedules while minimizing excess inventory.
- Coordinate expedited purchases when necessary to support customer commitments.
Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate inventory records within JobBoss.
- Establish and improve inventory control procedures.
- Monitor and adjust stock levels, usage trends, and reorder points.
- Reduce stockouts and excess inventory through effective planning.
- Manage physical inventory counts and cycle counting programs.
- Improve inventory visibility and traceability throughout the organization.
- Track and control tooling, cutting tools, abrasives, welding supplies, fasteners, maintenance items, and other consumables.
JobBoss ERP Administration & Optimization
ABSOLUTE REQUIREMENT:
The successful candidate MUST possess advanced working knowledge of eci JobBoss2 ERP software.
Responsibilities include:
- Evaluate current utilization of JobBoss and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Recommend and implement best practices for:
- Routing structures
- Workflow management
- Labor tracking
- Inventory control
- Purchasing processes
- Material management
- Job costing
- Accounting integration with Quickbooks
- Profitability analysis
- Develop reports, dashboards, and analytical tools that improve management visibility.
- Reduce manual paperwork through electronic workflows and automation.
- Assist with procedural standardization and ERP training for users throughout the company.
- Collaborate with accounting and management to improve operational and financial reporting.
Manufacturing Process Improvement
- Analyze current operational processes and identify opportunities for efficiency gains.
- Improve workflow between purchasing, inventory, scheduling, production, and accounting.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in capacity planning and production support activities.
- Assist with tooling standardization and process documentation.
- Work directly with production personnel to identify practical manufacturing improvements.
Shop Floor Collaboration
- Maintain a regular presence within manufacturing operations.
- Support production teams with tooling, material, and process-related needs.
- Communicate effectively with machinists, fabricators, welders, supervisors, and management personnel.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing support issues as they arise.
- Ensure purchasing and inventory decisions align with operational priorities.
- Ability to work with AutoCAD and AutoDesk Inventor to assist with light CAD and 3D modeling work is a plus
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required.
- 10 years of relevant manufacturing, purchasing, inventory management, or operations experience is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success in an industrial manufacturing environment is required.
- Experience within a job-shop or contract manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
ERP Software
- Advanced proficiency with eci JobBoss2 ERP software is required.
- Candidates without significant JobBoss experience will not be considered.
- Demonstrated ability to optimize ERP systems and improve operational performance through software utilization is strongly preferred.
Manufacturing Knowledge -- Strong practical understanding of manufacturing processes including:
Metal Fabrication
- Welding
- Forming
- Bending
- Punching
- Cutting
- Powder coating
- Finishing operations
Machining Operations
- Manual milling
- Manual lathe operations
- CNC milling
- CNC turning
- Surface grinding
- Rotary grinding
- Horizontal machining
- Vertical machining
Tooling & Consumables
- Cutting tools
- Carbide tooling
- Indexable tooling
- Abrasives
- Welding supplies
- Measuring equipment
- Coolants and lubricants
- Shop consumables
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Blueprint reading and firm understanding of GD&T and gauging methods.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent purchasing and negotiation skills.
- Keen attention to detail and organization.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel)
- Ability to work with AutoCAD (2D) and Autodesk Inventor (3D) is a plus.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaborating effectively with others.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position combines office responsibilities with direct engagement in manufacturing operations.
The successful candidate must be able to:
- Lift up to 70 pounds occasionally.
- Walk and stand on a manufacturing floor for 2 to 3 hours per day.
- Navigate industrial environments safely and comfortably.
- Perform periodic inventory audits and warehouse inspections.
EDUCATION
A relevant college / university degree may be beneficial but is not required. We place greater value on:
- Practical manufacturing knowledge
- Hands-on metalworking experience
- Purchasing and procurement expertise
- JobBoss ERP proficiency
- Demonstrated results in manufacturing environments
Military service with honorable discharge will be given additional due consideration.
Why Join Us?
This is not simply a purchasing position. This is an opportunity to become a key contributor in a growing manufacturing organization where your knowledge, judgment, and leadership can directly influence operational efficiency and profitability.
The right candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Drive meaningful operational improvements.
- Influence manufacturing workflow and company systems.
- Lead ERP optimization initiatives.
- Reduce waste and improve profitability.
- Build stronger supplier relationships.
- Help shape the future direction of the organization.
IMC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401k match, health insurance, vision & dental insurance, vacation pay and holiday pay.
Location: Gallatin, Tennessee (Sumner County). 47,000 sq.ft. under roof., fully climate-controlled.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Environment: Hybrid (Office & Manufacturing Floor)
Start Date: Immediate Opening
Qualified and motivated candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
