Purchasing Specialist I

at  Freedom Forever

POSITION SUMMARY

Inventory Specialist I will be assisting with purchasing, forecasting, and maintaining and auditing records of all Inventory transactions. Including activities to limit costs and improve inventory turns and accuracy. The Inventory Specialist - I will monitor stock levels, and track purchase orders in order to ensure that at all warehouses, company wide, have sufficient stock as it relates to construction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ABILITIES

• Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
• Regularly move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly
• Regularly spend long hours in intense concentration reviewing and entering information into a computer
• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects
• Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away
• Regularly speak clearly so listeners can understand
• Regularly understand the speech of another person
• Frequently work in on projects that require deadlines
• Frequently bend to file and maintain files
• Occasionally lift 5-10 pounds
  Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers

Qualification Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year experience with Inventory Excellent attention to detail
• An analytical mind with strong math skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• A minimum of 1 year experience with an inventory management systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite, Google Suite
• Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Reliable and trustworth

• Coordinate activities related to purchasing, planning, and receiving
• Follow up on orders and obtain tracking information from suppliers
• Ensure delivery dates are met and communicate with branches when there are delays
• Reconciling orders in the system
• Following up on order discrepancies
• Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing transactions
• Provide purchasing reports as required
• Updating Fishbowl with new, incoming and outgoing products
• Inspect the levels of business supplies and material to identify shortages
• Collaborate with warehouse employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors
• Collaborate with Branch Management and Accounts Payable on onboarding local vendors
• Assist with new warehouse launches and Fishbowl implementation

Qualification Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year experience with Inventory Excellent attention to detail
• An analytical mind with strong math skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• A minimum of 1 year experience with an inventory management systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite, Google Suite
• Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Reliable and trustworthy