Inventory / Purchasing Specialist

4 weeks ago


Fort Worth, United States SSI Products Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

The core responsibility of this position is to maintain an adequate inventory level for a warehouse & distribution facility. This requires a coordinated understanding of the inventory level in the warehouse, an awareness of future inventory depletions as a result of shipments to customers and maintaining an ongoing consistent supply of incoming inventory from overseas suppliers without exceeding target inventory levels.
We are a small company that is growing rapidly. We develop and distribute general merchandise products to major retailers across the US. Our customers rely on our company to supply them products as they need them.

Functions:

  • Purchase and maintain warehouse inventory of salable products and basic office & warehouse supplies
  • Maintain relationships with a variety of global suppliers, to negotiate timely deliveries and special requests
  • Maintain a schedule of incoming product shipments
  • Coordinating and planning shipments with suppliers to allow sufficient lead time for the suppliers’ planning horizon
  • Coordinate with sales account representatives to understand changing customer needs & forecasts
  • Oversee receipt, labeling and processing of merchandise as it arrives
  • Verify inventory accuracy with regular physical counts
  • Work with staff to reduce obsolete inventory
  • Maintain product specifications in ERP system
  • Other tasks as assigned

Job Requirements:

  • The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Understanding of inventory basics
  • Excellent customer service, communication and analytical skills
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Must be well versed in using Microsoft Office products – especially Excel

Prior experience in an ERP system preferred
Ability to manage and move between multiple projects with ease
Must be able to effectively communicate with managers and team members
High attention to detail
Ability to work unsupervised and remain motivated
Ability to follow company procedures
Familiarity with Quickbooks is an added plus
May require real time communication with counterparts in Asia; evening hour communications when Asian factories are open for business
Must be organized and have strong time management skills
Ability and willingness to cross train into other areas mandatory

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Purchasing: 5 years (Required)
  • Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

 



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