Purchasing, Shipping

9 hours ago

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States Applied Information Full time

Purchasing, Shipping & Inventory Control Manager

Applied Information, Inc. – Alpharetta, GA

Reports to: Director of Production

Applied Information, Inc. is a leader in intelligent transportation systems (ITS), connected vehicle infrastructure, and IoT-enabled traffic solutions. Our Glance cloud platform and connected hardware power safer school zones, faster emergency response, smarter intersections, and advanced V2X applications nationwide.

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing, Shipping & Inventory Control Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of material acquisition, flow, and fulfillment for our fast-growing production operations. This role ensures that the right components—electronic parts, traffic controllers, cellular IoT devices, firmware-programmed hardware, and complete assemblies—arrive on time and ship out accurately.

Accountability, precision, and a strong technical background are essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Purchasing & Supplier Management

  • Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for electronic components, cabling, traffic cabinet hardware, communications equipment, and IoT materials.
  • Manage RFQs, purchase orders, pricing, contracts, and supplier lead times.
  • Develop strategic supplier partnerships to ensure reliability, availability, and cost efficiency.
  • Monitor supplier performance and maintain metrics (quality, on-time delivery, pricing stability).
  • Stay ahead of component shortages, EOL notices, and supply chain risks affecting production.

Shipping, Receiving & Logistics

  • Oversee all inbound materials and outbound shipments (domestic & international).
  • Manage freight carriers, logistics partners, and 3PLs to optimize cost, speed, and accuracy.
  • Ensure proper handling, packaging, documentation, and labeling of sensitive electronics and ITS equipment.
  • Maintain compliance with shipping regulations, customs requirements, and company policies.
  • Coordinate with Production and Customer Service to meet demanding delivery schedules.

Inventory Control & Material Management

  • Manage inventory levels of electronic parts, subassemblies, finished goods, traffic cabinets, controllers, antennas, and communication modules.
  • Implement cycle counts, reconciliation programs, and root-cause analysis for discrepancies.
  • Develop forecasting models in collaboration with Production, Engineering, and Project Management.
  • Ensure accurate ERP/MRP transactions: receipts, movements, kitting, returns, and BOM allocations.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready warehouse and stockroom.

Systems, Tools & Process Improvement

  • Use ERP/MRP systems to track inventory, analyze supply chain performance, and generate reports.
  • Develop and maintain SOPs for purchasing, receiving, shipping, and inventory processes.
  • Identify and implement improvements to material flow, cost reduction, supplier processes, and internal logistics.
  • Support new product introductions with early material planning and supplier alignment.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ years of experience in purchasing, logistics, and inventory control (electronics or hardware manufacturing preferred).
  • Strong understanding of electronic components, traffic/ITS hardware, networking equipment, and computer-based systems.
  • Proficiency with ERP/MRP platforms, purchasing tools, inventory systems, and demand forecasting.
  • Proven negotiation, supplier management, and contract experience.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated accountability, ownership, and follow-through.
  • Ability to work onsite in Alpharetta, GA.

ATTRIBUTES WE VALUE

  • Experience in transportation technology, IoT, telecom, or traffic control systems.
  • Ability to anticipate material shortages and proactively solve supply-chain bottlenecks.
  • High attention to detail and a zero-defect mindset.
  • Strong leadership potential—this role interacts with nearly every team in the company.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, scaling hardware manufacturing environment.

LOCATION REQUIREMENT

  • Must reside in Georgia and be able to work onsite at our Alpharetta, GA facility.

Pay: $70, $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

  • Alpharetta, GA Required)

Work Location: In person

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