Purchasing/Inventory Specialist

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Located in Sale Creek, TN

Salary: $20-24 DOE

Operations Coordinator – Warehouse & Inventory

We are seeking a detail-oriented Operations Coordinator to serve as the key point of contact between Sales, Customer Support, Purchasing, Inventory, and Production teams. This role is critical in coordinating job order scheduling and ensuring customer delivery expectations are consistently met.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as the primary point of contact (POC) across Sales, Customer Support, Purchasing, Inventory, and Production
  • Coordinate and manage job order scheduling to meet customer delivery timelines
  • Monitor and track order progress, addressing delays or issues proactively
  • Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and efficiency
  • Receive and process incoming stock, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation
  • Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory practices
  • Label and organize inventory for easy tracking and accessibility
  • Perform regular inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies
  • Investigate inventory variances and conduct root cause analysis
  • Track and report on quality control (QC) metrics
  • Communicate effectively with the Purchasing Manager regarding inventory needs and issues

Requirements:

  • 1+ year of warehouse management experience (preferred)
  • 1+ year of inventory management experience (preferred)
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Ability to analyze data and identify discrepancies
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with inventory or warehouse management systems
  • Familiarity with production scheduling or operations coordination
  • Understanding of quality control processes and metrics

Express Office: Chattanooga
5922 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
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