Purchasing Warehouse Assistant

at  Pye Barker Fire Safety

Position Summary: The Purchasing Warehouse Assistant will receive and process purchase orders for the branches. They will also maintain inventory for the technician’s trucks. Must prepare and participate in quarterly / annual physical inventory.

Education & Required Skills:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Ability to analyze information gathered in order to identify potential problems or discrepancies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess strong time management and organizational skills
• Must be able to type proficiently and have a working knowledge of MS Office products
• Must read and speak Englis

• Receives, reviews, and processes purchase orders for the branch
• Accurately receives and issues parts and inventory
• Inputs purchasing data into the company accounting system
• Troubleshoots quantity discrepancies with vendors
• Traces all delinquent arrivals from purchase orders
• Keeps accurate data for quantities of parts issued and transferred between branch, satellite offices, trucks and inventory
• Conduct Cycle Count Inventory processes to ensure accuracy and timely execution
• Maintain adequate storage for warehouse and on-site inventory
• Create an efficient space utilization plan
• Notify management of shortages or other problems that could impact product availability
• Check bulk orders for accuracy and quality on arrival
• Oversees daily activities of warehouse
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Required Skills:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Ability to analyze information gathered in order to identify potential problems or discrepancies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess strong time management and organizational skills
• Must be able to type proficiently and have a working knowledge of MS Office products
• Must read and speak English