Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Inventory SpecialistPosition at JBS USA Position Title: Purchasing Inventory Specialist Department: Purchasing Department Location: Plainwell Plant Purchasing Assistant/Inventory Specialist: AM 8 HOURS —Serves under Purchasing Supervisor The primary responsibilities of the purchasing assistant/inventory specialist are to manage inventory and work on inventory projects. Expected duties include but are not limited to:Manage yearly cycle counts and parts not countedWork with Material Master regarding master data that affects inventoryInventory projects5SParts/Packaging disposalReduction of inventory/overstockCritical BOMIndividual must be attentive to detail and record keeping to perform the following:Retrieving, issuing, and documenting parts and materials as they are received and dispersed.Receiving and taking delivery of parts and materials.Assist in training purchasing assistantsParts investigationWorking with the vendor to determine lead times or to find an alternate materialFiling paperwork and documents by combination of company name and numerical sequence.Individuals must have strong work ethic, be dependable, able to work independently (often without direct supervision) and possess a strong cooperative attitude. Other experience or background that is not required but is helpful and preferred is:Ability to speak and/or write SpanishStrong Computer Skills – with emphasis in Microsoft ExcelFamiliarity with mechanical parts and materialsMaintenance experienceExperience with packaging materialsExperience in handling chemicalsWarehouse or stockroom experience.EOE, INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETS