Summary:

Maintain reports used by the purchasing department to quickly identify shortages. The responsibilities and requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This position recommends material substitutions, expedites orders, and reconciles discrepancies in shipments and/or invoices with vendors and contractors. This position will work closely with outside vendors as well as internal departments and must exhibit a high level of service to all customers. Qualified candidates must be self-directed/motivated, team oriented, willing to learn, and willing to perform multiple tasks. Performs analysis and documentation duties as required through inventory and purchasing functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for care of equipment used in the performance of the job.
• Order all assigned parts within the required lead-time and in the appropriate quantities, factoring in quantity discounts and freight to ensure we get the best possible delivered cost
• Verify the vendor receives the orders, the dates meet our requirements, and the orders come in on time
• Notify production control whenever production requirements exceed part availability
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels based on cost and activity of the parts.
• Develop short- and long-range goals and report monthly on the progress to the purchasing supervisor
• Present material cost reduction opportunities to the purchasing manager.
• Must be able to perform and produce accurate and timely ad hoc analyses.
• Perform job in a safe manner to avoid injury to themselves and others.
• Audit all inventory transactions that effect inventory accuracy.
• Complete necessary activities to correct inventory variances.
• Train other employees in inventory accuracy functions.

Skills & Abilities

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent work experience
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in inventory control/Material Management/Procurement or related field. Must be able to read and interpret drawings.
• Computer Skills: Must have strong Excel, Database and Analysis skills.
• Certificates & Licenses: CPIM preferred