Valbruna Group Distribution Facility - Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 1925, Valbruna Group is a leader in the production of Stainless Steels, Nickel Alloys, and Titanium Long products. With a workforce of approximately 2,500 employees and an annual output of around 250,000 tons of specialty steels, the company is dedicated to meeting the sophisticated needs of its customers. The Purchasing / Inventory Manager plays a crucial role in developing and implementing policies and procedures for inventory control, ensuring optimal inventory levels, and maintaining accurate records. This position works closely with sales branch offices to support the fulfillment of customer orders, thereby contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the company's supply chain management. The Purchasing / Inventory Manager has direct supervisory responsibility for all Group Purchasing Personnel. This role involves approving customer order proposals within the company's supply chain management system, managing the allocation of inventory among branches, and ensuring the accuracy of inventory records. The manager will generate sales and inventory reports for branches, maintain annual product demand in the supply chain management system, and ensure the accuracy of company pricing documents. Additionally, the manager will oversee the Special Metals Consignment program and maintain customer and OE product specifications. This position also entails the creation of new product lines and part numbers in the supply chain management system, providing physical inventory support to branch locations, and potentially traveling to branches for onsite assistance. The Purchasing / Inventory Manager will ensure the accuracy of open purchase orders, review and dispose of slow-moving material at branch locations and the mill, resolve shipping issues, and work with customers on exclusion requests. Other duties may be assigned as necessary, making this a dynamic and integral role within the organization.