Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator

Integrated Power Services•Farmington, MN

8d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Integrated Power Services (IPS) is seeking a dedicated Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator to maintain on-site inventory. This position involves pulling items for orders, organizing inventory, and stocking items on shelves. The role requires accurate picking, allocation, and application of serial numbers, making necessary changes to orders that don't meet standards, checking stock for potential orders, and notifying requesting parties of stock status. The coordinator will also be responsible for placing newly purchased items in their correct bin locations, maintaining an orderly inventory on shelves and in bins, and ensuring the warehouse environment is neat and organized. Additionally, the role involves purchasing materials, parts, supplies, and services required for shop operations, obtaining vendor pricing and availability, issuing purchase orders, monitoring open purchase orders, expediting critical materials, communicating material status and potential delays, assisting with sourcing alternate vendors or materials, supporting cost control efforts, and assisting with logistics coordination. The position also supports stockroom activities and urgent operational needs when priorities change.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Mechanical aptitude preferred
Proper use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
General understanding and firsthand experience with safe work environments
Be able to read, interpret, and modify documents
Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an excellent driving record

Responsibilities

Accurately pick, allocate, and apply serial numbers (if available) to inventoried items for orders.
Make necessary changes when an order does not meet the established standards.
Check stock for potential orders.
Notify the requesting party about the status of available stock.
Place newly purchased items in the correct bin location.
Maintain inventory on shelves and in bins in an orderly manner.
Maintain locations housing inventory to uphold a neat and organized warehouse environment.
Purchase materials, parts, supplies, services, and other items required to support shop operations.
Obtain pricing, availability, lead times, and delivery information from vendors.
Issue purchase orders in accordance with company procedures and approval requirements.
Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with vendors to confirm order status, delivery dates, and changes.
Expedite critical materials when required to support production schedules and customer commitments.
Communicate material status, delays, risks, and expected delivery dates to appropriate internal personnel.
Assist with sourcing alternate vendors or materials when needed to support schedule, quality, or cost objectives.
Support cost control efforts through competitive pricing, quote comparison, vendor communication, and proper purchasing discipline.
Assist with internal and outsourced logistics coordination, including freight, pickup, delivery, and transportation needs.
Support stockroom activities as needed, including ordering, inventory organization, material availability, and replenishment of commonly used parts and supplies.
Assist with urgent operational needs when priorities change due to customer requirements, schedule changes, or production demands.