Purchasing Agent

Basic Function: Help maintain inventory levels to meet current, workload and incoming projects.

Qualifications:

• PREFER knowledge of the woodworking industry, but willing to train someone who quickly and accurately adapts
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to read, write legibly, and perform accurate mathematical calculations
• Functional communication skills and excellent phone skills
• Team player and assertive
• PC skills, Internet
• Experience with an ERP (SAGE or Similar)
• Gain Proficiency in SAGE software
• Inventory control/management experience
• Functional understanding of logistics

Performance Expectations: Monitor, evaluate and maintain inventory in stocking location(s). Purchase goods to meet demand. Maintain clear and regular communication regarding replenishment status of purchases. Arrange delivery of materials.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain SKUs, including comment codes, substitution codes, cross references, items status, pricing and costs on existing and new items;
• Maintain accurate product and stock information;
• Purchase inventory and associated job specific items;
• Track and update the status of material purchased still in production or in transit;
• Maintain communication with other departments and co-workers;
• Source material and arrange shipping;
• Verify and maintain purchase order pricing;
• Fulfill inventory for special orders;
• Receive purchase order requests;
• Process and prepare all necessary paperwork for returns;
• File and monitor loss/damage claims;
• Prepare and process all reports and files needed by suppliers, including, but not limited to, requests for credit and purchasing projections;
• Prepare and update cycle counts of product lines purchased;
• Adjust inventory recorded to reflect actual inventory as recorded by warehouse team;
• Maintain in-house status report regarding inventory availability;
• Attend operational meetings as needed;
• Perform all other duties as requested.

Professional Development: Attend product knowledge seminars as offered.

Drug testing mandatory.

Experience:

• Relevant: 2 years (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Management:

• Ops Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person