Office Administrator - Purchasing & Planning

Chemtek • Blanch, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Chemtek is seeking an accurate, organized Office Administrator to plan and purchase the materials and equipment needed for the Production Team’s daily manufacturing schedule. Working with the Production Planner, this role determines material needs, places orders, follows up through delivery, maintains records, identifies potential shortages, and raises delivery issues that could affect production. The position also provides general office administration support for the plant.

The role uses ACUMATICA, Chemtek’s manufacturing ERP program, and is based at the company’s Yanceyville facility. It is full-time, with a daily schedule of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 3 years of work experience in purchasing, accounting, or bookkeeping; alternatively, an Associate’s degree and 2 years of work experience in a similar role.
• Accuracy with numbers, quantities, dates, and records.
• Ability to track several orders and deadlines at once.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort using email, spreadsheets, and ERP business software.
• Team-oriented approach and pride in one’s work.
• Good follow-through and judgment to ask questions or raise concerns before they become bigger problems.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of demonstrated experience with ACUMATICA ERP, qualifying for the sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Plan material and equipment needs to support the daily manufacturing schedule using ACUMATICA.
• Purchase raw materials, supplies, and equipment, and confirm that they arrive when needed.
• Coordinate with the Production Team to ensure it has what it needs to meet daily goals.
• Communicate with vendors, suppliers, and carriers about orders, pricing, and delivery timing.
• Follow up on open purchase orders and flag delays before they affect production.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and order records.
• Provide backup to Production Planning by generating and closing work orders.
• Provide general office administration support, including answering phones and email, filing, and data entry.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• $1,000 sign-on bonus with one year of demonstrated experience with ACUMATICA ERP.
• Company-funded QSEHRA health reimbursement benefit for eligible employees and family members.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid holidays, PTO, vacation, and sick leave.
• Eight additional paid days off during Chemtek’s Christmas holiday period.
• Opportunity to grow with Chemtek’s expanding service organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree