PURCHASING INVENTORY SPECIALIST

Description

Position 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:

1. Manage yearly cycle counts and parts not counted
2. Work with Material Master regarding master data that affects inventory
3. Inventory projects

1. 5S
2. Parts/Packaging disposal
3. Reduction of inventory/overstock

1. Critical BOM

Individual must be attentive to detail and record keeping to perform the following:

1. Retrieving, issuing, and documenting parts and materials as they are received and dispersed.
2. Receiving and taking delivery of parts and materials.
3. Assist in training purchasing assistants
4. Parts investigation
5. Working with the vendor to determine lead times or to find an alternate material
6. Filing 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:

1. Ability to speak and/or write Spanish
2. Strong Computer Skills – with emphasis in Microsoft Excel
3. Familiarity with mechanical parts and materials
4. Maintenance experience
5. Experience with packaging materials
6. Experience in handling chemicals
7. Warehouse or stockroom experience.

EOE, INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETS