Inventory Control and Purchasing Administrator

As an Inventory Control and Purchasing Administrator, you will advise both management and sales staff on the best direction to take when making procurement and inventory management decisions. You will be working as an authority for branch staff to utilize as a resource leveraging your knowledge of both Inventory Management Fundamentals and Transwest Values. We hope to find an individual who is a self-starter, is organized and efficient, pays exceptional attention to detail, thrives in a dynamic environment, and works well independently. If you believe that you are this individual, then we would love to speak with you!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution
• HSA match up to $800 per year
• FSA
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Car Discount Program

• Review and process customer special orders in a timely manner each day.
• Demonstrate sound procurement practices in reviewing and placing replenishment orders for stocking items, supporting benchmarks for inventory performance.
• Resolve inventory and receiving discrepancies by working with warehouse staff to gather information and with suppliers to obtain credits or find parts in question.
• Work with accounts payable to resolve any discrepancies affecting our ability to efficiently pay invoices.
• Analyze physical inventory and receiving data to ensure accurate shelf counts and that every transaction is accounted for correctly.
• Resolve challenges and answer questions from department staff by leveraging expertise on the business systems and supplier information.
• Perform data analysis and build reports to assist management in making business decisions.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Requires frequent sitting, standing, balancing, bending, or stooping for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment.
• Ability to communicate by providing verbal feedback in a professional manner.
• Ability to receive and analyze data and input into the computer.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Normal range of hearing and vision.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License and MVR in good standing.
• Ability to work independently.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent communication skills, especially written communication.
• Adept at working with urgency and deadlines.
• Strong Microsoft Office/Google Suite skills.
• Able to multitask and prioritize.
• Exemplary follow-up skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment and pass a post-offer background check, physical and drug screening.

• Heavy Duty Parts/Purchasing experience.
• DTNA background.
• Strong analytical background.
• Prior experience with purchasing and/or inventory management.
• Previous experience reconciling inventory and investigating discrepancies.

• Type: Salary
• Compensation Range: $60,000 - $70,000
• Bonus Eligibility: Yes
• Reports To: Inventory Control and Purchasing Manager
• Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Closing Date: When Filled

Date Posted: 08-13-2024

All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.