Order Specialist - 2486

Order Specialist - 2486

USA:NY:Waterford | Customer Service | Full-Time

Responsibilities of the Order Specialist include, but are not limited to:

• Run replenishment routines, plan and order stocked items through our proprietary inventory management and procurement system.
• Possess the ability to source industrial products with strong knowledge of mechanical, industrial and manufacturing parts/products.
• Familiarize yourself in driving the spend through DXP's tier one vendor base using our "Drive the Spend" guidance.
• Manage stocked items to targeted inventory levels, and line fill rates. Monitor the accuracy of planning data and recommend reorder point modifications as appropriate based on usage patterns.
• Inventory and warehouse management.
• Source non-stock requirements and meet customer required delivery dates.
• Assist in resolution of supplier issues. Work with all functions in resolution of billing discrepancies, shipment accuracy, and adherence to expected supplier performance.
• Monitor quality and delivery performance of suppliers.
• Complete and Monitor reports including inventory, procurement, and supplier performance metrics. Develop and execute action plans for substandard performance.
• Respond to customer concerns to ensure parts availability.
• Expedite orders to ensure required delivery dates are met.
• Participate in Special Projects as directed, to include process improvement teams.

Qualifications of the Order Specialist include, but are not limited to:

• 3-5 years of MRO purchasing experience in a manufacturing or industrial distribution environment.
• Knowledge of standard purchasing practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of nomenclatures for industrial parts.
• Use of supplier catalogs and on-line researching.
• Purchase Order management and EDI transmittal.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, managers, employees and suppliers.
• Proficiency with SAP as well as personal computers including Microsoft Office Suite, P21 experiences a plus.
• Pay range: $40k - $53k annually
• DXP offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time regular employees, normally working a minimum of 30 hours per week, including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, paid holidays, life and disability insurance, and additional supplemental benefits. All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan.
• Salary is commensurate with experience. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug test. DXP is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. EOE/M/F/D/V.