Purchasing Agent​/Inventory Management

Successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years of inventory control and purchasing experience
• Builds both internal and external relationships with primary focus on managing inventory in support of our customers
• Ability to contribute and demonstrate conscientiousness, dependability and commitment to the role, team, and company
• Able to critically think and problem solve to make decisions that correlate with the companies Mission and Goals
• Manage inventory using analytical skillsets to ensure availability in support of achieving Customer Service Levels
• Ability to plan, forecast, place, and monitor purchase orders with suppliers to maintain stocking levels that meet inventory dollars and turns goals
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations (percentages, ratios, conversions, and proportions to practical solutions)
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all aspects
• Understand overall business operations and the impact this position has on the Companies success
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing), with other individuals, teams, suppliers, and customers at various levels of the organization to influence, persuade, negotiate, and engage all parties in a professional manner
• Advanced computer skills required for work creating and entering data on Excel spreadsheets. Oracle, JD Edwards AS400 System knowledge is desirable
• Proven ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks productively and efficiently in a busy work environment
• Ability to assume responsibilities and tasks as assigned
• Take initiative and be proactive in addressing issues to quickly and efficiently complete tasks