Junior Buyer/Inventory and Receiving Clerk

Job Summary:  Responsible for warehouse inventory accuracy, VMI suppliers' purchase orders, and miscellaneous reacquisition purchase orders.

Responsibilities:

• Compiles inventory information such as consumption rate, characteristics, value, and stock on hand to determine stock supply and need for replenishment
• Monitors inventory levels to determine level of safety stock and provides notification to supervisor or manager
• Assists in purchasing materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms for the organization
• Verifies the inventory quantity and assists in inventory level maintenance. Has overall responsibility for receiving
• Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role
• Entry receives, validates, and updates data
• Operates data entry devices to input records, lists or other data points into an electronic format
• Maintains complete paperwork
• May perform some related clerical duties
• Needs to be computer (ERP) capable
• May require a certification to operate equipment

Professional Skills:

• Customer service-oriented
• Superior work ethic with attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational, time management, and follow-up skills
• Strong sense of urgency to effectively complete multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Reliable
• Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as a team member
• Able to lift boxes and/or other items up to 50 lbs.
• Able to push merchandise using a rolling cart, hand truck, or pallet jack.
• Experience handling and storing hazardous materials is a plus.

Technical Job Requirements:

• Basic PC skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Ability to understand and follow all safety procedures and guidelines
• Work experience in a warehouse environment
• Experience picking and packing merchandise
• Current forklift certification or experience

Required Skills

• Ability to lead small teams and lead projects
• Demonstrated strong prioritization & organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements, schedules and priorities
• Assisting management to identify and define the scope of work

Preferred Skills

• Excellent PC experience. Minimum of 3 years in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Logging and tracking issues
• Demonstrable ability to work toward and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)