Purchasing Assistant / Inventory Coordinator

Eastern Industrial Automation•Bedford, NH

13d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eastern Industrial Automation is a well-established International Industrial Distributor of Mechanical, Automation, Pneumatic, Hydraulic products offering a broad offering of Engineering Services and System design solutions. This position is responsible for following and tracking open purchase orders, while also taking an active role in inventory analysis — including processing returns and evaluating and making recommendations for inactive/slow-moving stock.

Requirements

Solid work history.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and a positive attitude.
1–3 years of purchasing/supply chain experience preferred.
Strong analytical skills required.
Proficient in MS Office applications (especially Excel), as well as ERP Systems Experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to interpret inventory data and identify trends.
Experience with and comfortable with using AI applications and tools to support day-to-day work.

Nice To Haves

additional training and/or education a plus.
Experience with industrial products a plus.
Prophet 21 (P21) experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct a systematic follow-up process on all open purchase orders to minimize delays and customer outages due to shortage of purchased material.
Work with suppliers to expedite orders, ensuring they are delivered as required and on time.
Process email requests from sales to expedite purchase orders.
Review and process discrepant inventory and invoicing issues.
Coordinate all company inventory returns.
Place purchase orders for company stock and sales back orders.
Work with suppliers to acknowledge and confirm purchase orders.
Process email requests from sales to place orders and quote pricing.
Review inventory levels and advise planning as needed.
Generate and analyze inactive/slow-moving inventory reports, identifying stock for return, markdown, or discontinuation.
Support inventory accuracy efforts and flag discrepancies for review.