Procurement & Inventory Specialist

Syndeo•El Dorado, KS

17h

About The Position

Syndeo Staffing has a direct hire opportunity for a Procurement and Inventory Manager for a family-owned fertilizer company in El Dorado, KS. The Procurement & Inventory Manager, under the direction of the Vice President of Operations and is responsible for purchasing raw materials and inventory management, including forecasting inventory levels and coordinating with the packaging plant and customer service to optimize and ensure adequate raw materials inventory. Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Pay: Salary / BOE

Requirements

Proven working experience as a Procurement & Inventory Manager, or similar role with a minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, including buying and negotiating contracts with suppliers.
Knowledge of inventory management, distribution, and operational processes.
Understanding of the processes in plant operations and the raw materials used in manufacturing
Understanding of supplier and raw material delivery times
Excellent organizational and computer skills
Ability to make quick, accurate decisions
Ability to effectively prioritize and organize own work

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel formulations and spreadsheets is a plus

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Vice President of Plant Operations and customer service and utilize computer programs provided to ensure that raw materials are ordered and received in a timely manner
Track shipments as needed
Monitor current inventory, customer orders and seasonal sales history daily to make decisions on ordering raw materials
Troubleshoot quantity discrepancies with manufacturing and analyze information gathered in order to identify potential problems or discrepancies
Negotiate best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements
Participate in yearly physical inventory
Maintain regular attendance
Perform other duties as assigned
Manages inventory tracking system to record deliveries, shipments and stock levels
Reconciles discrepancies in inventories and notifies supervisor of irregularities
Oversee the receiving, unpacking, and delivering of goods; re-stocking items as necessary
Develops business relationships with suppliers and clients
Proposes strategies to reduce costs and improve procedures of supply chain logistics
Monitors demand and analyzes data to anticipate future supply and logistical needs
Reports on inventory levels, supply chain progress, procedural efficiency and personnel issues to upper management