Purchasing and Supply Chain Specialist

WPG Americas • Scottsdale, AZ

74d

About The Position

The position involves analyzing customer demand from various sources to make informed purchasing decisions. The role requires managing supply chain logistics to ensure timely delivery of products from suppliers to customers, as well as managing inventory to minimize aged stock while balancing inventory turns and availability. The individual will obtain quotes and manage the rebate process with assigned suppliers, act as the point of contact for outside business partners, and process returns to suppliers, inventory write-downs, price changes, etc. in the ERP system. Additionally, the role includes setting up new items and maintaining item data integrity, while diligently supporting Sales to drive revenue.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work well under pressure and adjust task prioritization to meet shifting needs
• Excellent analytical/process-oriented skills. Highly organized, self-motivated, and client-focused

Nice To Haves

• Excellent working knowledge of Excel, including lookup functions, pivot tables, macros, etc.
• Knowledge of company products, distribution, and/or supply chain management
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle (preferred) or SAP

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer demand from multiple sources to make informed purchasing decisions
• Manage supply chain logistics to ensure timely delivery of products from suppliers to customers
• Manage inventory to minimize aged stock and balance inventory turns and availability
• Obtain quotes and manage rebate process with assigned suppliers
• Act as point of contact for outside business partners
• Process returns to supplier, inventory write-downs, price changes, etc. in the ERP system
• Set up new items and maintain item data integrity
• Diligently support Sales to drive revenue

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees