Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator

La Crosse Scale•La Crosse, WI

About The Position

Are you a motivated self-starter who thrives when managing deadlines, connecting dots, and creating efficiencies? Ready to take that next step in your career and grow with our team here at UniFide CST? If you enjoy purchasing and managing inventory, you'll love our Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator role! Who We Are: UniFide CST is a primary distributor of weighing systems, thermal printing equipment, and data collection software. With a long-standing reputation for superior service and products, our technical services, sales, and representatives are positioned to provide solutions for your business needs. The Role: The Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, creating purchase orders, managing delivery transportation, and analyzing trends to identify opportunities for profitability improvement. A strong candidate demonstrates an eagerness to learn, curiosity, and attention to detail.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in business or a related field
1-2 years of purchasing or inventory management experience
An empathetic and positive personality to support others
Proven experience in office administration
Well-versed in Microsoft Office - especially Outlook and Excel
An understanding of purchasing or business sales, inventory, and supply chain
A solutions-focused mindset that can easily adapt to ever-changing tasks

Responsibilities

Source materials for service and sales operations
Work with sales reps to understand vendor order requirements - place orders accordingly
Create purchase and drop ship orders
Coordinate logistics to achieve delivery date requirements
Data analysis related to inventory and material trends
Work with vendors to resolve conflicts relating to products, including returns and warranty submissions