Top 50 Planning/purchasing manager Jobs in Rhode Island

Planning/Purchasing Manager
Ira Green Inc. —Providence, RI
- Full-time
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Supervising experience
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- English
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Planning Manager
Lucas-Milhaupt Inc —Warwick, RI
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
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Manager - Purchasing
AstroNova, Inc. —Warwick, RI
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
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Manager, Inventory Control
Gotham Greens —Providence, RI
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
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Purchasing and Inventory Manager
NATCO Products Corp —West Warwick, RI
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Online Application
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- Analysis skills
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Senior Manager, Trade Contract Advisory (REMOTE)
CVS Health —Rhode Island
- $67,900 - $182,549 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 7 years
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
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Operations Manager- Manufacturing & Inventory Control
Day-O-Lite Manufacturing —Warwick, RI
- Full-time
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- ERP systems
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Planning Specialist
Veolia —Wakefield, RI
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Manager Research Center
Brown University Health —Providence, RI
- $86,382.40 - $142,542.40 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Office
- Master's degree
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Global Supply Chain Director
AstroNova, Inc. —Warwick, RI
- $140,000 - $185,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Travel
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Project Manager
Shawmut —Providence, RI
- $100,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Enterprise Customer Success Manager
MSC Industrial Supply Co. —Providence, RI
- $62,416 - $98,082 a year
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President for Communications
Brown University —Providence, RI
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
Production Coordinator
Anduril Industries —North Kingstown, RI
- $32 - $42 an hour
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Administrative experience
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Mgr Facilities Development
Brown University Health —Providence, RI
- $110,302.40 - $182,000.00 a year
- 8 hour shift
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Product Manager
BARENTZ NORTH AMERICA LLC —North Kingstown, RI
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Front Desk Manager
Ocean House Collection —Westerly, RI
- 8 hour shift
- Inventory management
- English
- Analysis skills
Assistant Director of Catering Operations
Brown University —Providence, RI
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- 3 years
- University
11d
Grants and Financial Manager
Brown University —Providence, RI
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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- Microsoft Office
- University

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Planning/Purchasing Manager

Ira Green Inc. -
Providence, RI

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Job Details

Full-time
8 days ago

Qualifications

Communication with suppliers
Spreadsheets
ERP systems
Project management experience in manufacturing
Manufacturing facility experience
Vendor relationship management
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Managing projects
Manufacturing company experience
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

The Planning/Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading the planning, purchasing, inventory control, and material management functions to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations. This position develops production and procurement strategies that align customer demand, inventory levels, supplier performance, and production capacity while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery. The Planning/Purchasing Manager works cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, Warehouse, and Finance to ensure materials are available when needed and production schedules are executed efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

Develop and manage master production schedules based on customer demand, forecasts, inventory levels, and manufacturing capacity.
Balance production priorities to maximize efficiency while meeting customer delivery commitments.
Monitor production schedules and adjust plans to address changes in demand, material shortages, equipment downtime, or capacity constraints.
Collaborate with Operations to identify bottlenecks and improve workflow.
Analyze production performance and recommend improvements to scheduling processes.

Purchasing & Supplier Management

Lead purchasing activities for raw materials, components, packaging, indirect supplies and finished goods.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, delivery schedules, and payment terms with suppliers.
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and cost competitiveness.
Evaluate supplier performance using metrics such as on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost.
Identify and qualify new suppliers to reduce risk and improve supply chain resilience.

Inventory Management

Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess inventory.
Monitor inventory accuracy and coordinate cycle counting activities.
Analyze inventory trends, slow-moving inventory, and obsolete materials.
Implement inventory control strategies that improve inventory turns and reduce carrying costs.

Data Management

Maintain accurate planning and purchasing data within the company?s system.
Ensure bills of materials, lead times, reorder points, safety stock levels, and supplier information remain current.
Utilize reporting and analytics to support decision-making.
Develop reports and dashboards that measure key planning and purchasing metrics.

Leadership & Team Development

Supervise and develop planning and purchasing personnel.
Establish department goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
Coach employees through regular feedback, training, and performance evaluations.
Foster collaboration across departments and promote continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to streamline planning and purchasing processes.
Develop standard operating procedures for planning and purchasing activities.
Support cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, inventory optimization, and process improvements.

Compliance

Ensure purchasing practices comply with company policies and applicable regulations.
Maintain appropriate purchasing documentation and records.
Support internal and external audits as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.

Equivalent combination of education and manufacturing experience may be considered.

Five to ten years of progressively responsible experience in production planning, purchasing, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.

Minimum of three years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Thorough knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain best practices.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities.

Advanced Microsoft Excel and ERP system proficiency.

Ability to analyze data and make informed business decisions.

Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ira Green, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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Vehicle Condition Inspector

Planning Manager

Manager - Purchasing

Manager, Inventory Control

Purchasing and Inventory Manager

Senior Manager, Trade Contract Advisory (REMOTE)

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Project Manager

Enterprise Customer Success Manager

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Mgr Facilities Development

Product Manager

Front Desk Manager

Assistant Director of Catering Operations

Grants and Financial Manager

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