We are looking for a Controller to lead financial oversight and provide strategic guidance for a manufacturing site in Lockport, New York. This role partners closely with operational leaders to strengthen planning, reporting, and performance management across the facility. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to translate financial data into practical recommendations that support growth and efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with site leadership to deliver financial insight and operational analysis that supports performance objectives and informed decision-making.<br>• Lead the annual planning cycle and help department leaders align budgets and operating targets with broader business goals.<br>• Drive improvements within the finance function by refining workflows, strengthening controls, and recommending more effective procedures.<br>• Support capital initiatives by providing financial analysis, tracking project performance, and advising leaders on investment decisions.<br>• Manage the monthly and quarterly close process to ensure timely, accurate financial statements and reliable reporting.<br>• Direct the plant’s physical inventory activities and maintain oversight of inventory accuracy and related controls.<br>• Monitor key balance sheet and working capital areas, including fixed assets, capital spending, receivables, payables, and inventory.<br>• Evaluate departmental spending and cost center performance, then collaborate with managers to identify savings opportunities and improve financial results.<br>• Work with commercial and business partners to assess market trends, profitability, and pricing effectiveness through detailed financial analysis.<br>• Lead, coach, and develop finance team members while overseeing local IT coordination, forecasting, tax reporting, capital reporting, and operational reviews aimed at improving efficiency and productivity.
<p>Jenny Bour with Robert Half is working with a well-established and growing manufacturing company that is looking for a detail-oriented<strong> Buyer</strong> to join their team! This Buyer<strong> </strong>will support purchasing operations and ensure materials are available to meet production demands. This Buyer position partners with suppliers and internal teams to secure favorable purchasing terms, maintain accurate procurement data, and address supply or quality concerns quickly. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead supplier discussions to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and dependable delivery schedules aligned with business needs.</li><li>Create and manage purchase orders, quotation requests, and related records while keeping procurement information current and accurate.</li><li>Monitor open orders daily, confirm supplier commitments, and revise system delivery dates to reflect the latest status updates.</li><li>Review planning outputs and action messages on a routine basis to determine material needs and release orders accordingly.</li><li>Evaluate purchasing and sales data to identify patterns that support inventory decisions, forecasting, and sourcing strategy.</li><li>Build productive supplier relationships to resolve issues involving shortages, pricing differences, product quality, and order discrepancies.</li><li>Coordinate with quality and supplier partners to address nonconforming materials and ensure appropriate credit or corrective follow-up is completed.</li><li>Maintain inventory control tools such as Kanban items, update supplier pricing, and support the setup of new vendors and new part numbers.</li><li>Procure both inventory and non-inventory materials, distribute forecasts or blanket orders when needed, and help identify alternative sources for supplies and packaging.</li></ul>
<p>Jenny Bour with Robert Half is working with a growing company that is seeking a proactive and detail‑driven <strong>Buyer</strong> to support day‑to‑day purchasing activities for their manufacturing facility. This Buyer role serves as a key link between plant operations and the Supply Chain team—ensuring materials are purchased on time, inventory levels are maintained, and production remains uninterrupted. The ideal Buyer candidate has hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment, strong supplier‑management skills, and a solid understanding of purchasing and materials planning processes. If you excel in a fast-paced environment and have experience in purchasing within the manufacturing sector, we encourage you to apply!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Coordinate the procurement of materials and components to support production schedules.</li><li>Manage supplier relationships, including monitoring delivery performance and addressing quality concerns.</li><li>Ensure timely order placement and adjust procurement schedules based on production needs.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of supplier terms, including lead times, order requirements, and safety stock.</li><li>Provide purchasing support for other team members when needed.</li><li>Participate in cost-saving initiatives and contribute to process improvement projects.</li><li>Collaborate with plant operations to ensure smooth communication and alignment of purchasing activities.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to optimize stock levels.</li><li>Support compliance with quality assurance and environmental health and safety standards.</li><li>Assist in developing and maintaining departmental procedures and documentation.</li></ul>