Purchasing and Inventory Specialist

Alta Equipment Group•Avon, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing and Inventory Specialist position for the Avon, OH branch provides both purchasing and physical management of all inventories coming into the facility and manages all outgoing project material. The position will have dual accountability. Inventory accuracy and management deliverables will serve the procurement/accounting teams.

Requirements

Minimum High School or equivalent degree. Associates degree or technical certifications preferred.
Two to four years work experience demonstrating strong performance, reliability, and desire to learn.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Sound planning, organizing, and execution skills.
Computer savvy, comfortable in MS Word and Excel with the ability to learn other programs.
Ability to work independently with varying levels of supervision

Nice To Haves

Experience in ERP is preferred

Responsibilities

Forecasting parts inventory needs and ordering parts inventory to maintain optimal levels.
Monitoring inventory levels, analyzing demand patterns and implementing inventory management strategies to manage stock levels and avoid shortages or excesses
Maintains knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability.
Identifying new domestic vendors for directs purchasing programs.
Become proficient with the use of our inventory management process and system
Develops and maintains inventory databases.
Drive corrective action for inventory discrepancy resolution.
Refining analytics, streamlining efficiency, and enforcing discipline.
Create Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Business reports; key focus areas include Budget & Forecast, On-Time Order Fulfillment and Inventory Tracking.