Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator
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Located in Cranford, NJ
Salary: 25 - 29
Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator
Pay: $25–$29 per hour, depending on experience
Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator for our client, a wholesale distribution company. This position is ideal for someone with experience in purchasing, inventory planning, or supply chain coordination who enjoys analyzing data, working with vendors, and keeping products available to meet customer demand.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze inventory levels and forecast purchasing needs to maintain product availability while reducing excess stock.
- Create and coordinate purchase orders based on demand, inventory targets, and supplier performance.
- Track material flow and coordinate timely deliveries with vendors.
- Build and maintain supplier relationships in partnership with Product Managers.
- Resolve purchasing, inventory, and invoice issues with vendors, branch teams, and Accounts Payable.
- Monitor assigned products and regions, developing product knowledge to support informed purchasing decisions.
- Use Excel and other analytical tools to identify inventory trends, improve inventory turnover, and support cost savings.
- Collaborate with purchasing, warehouse, sales, marketing, and branch management teams to meet customer needs.
Qualifications
- Approximately two years of purchasing, inventory planning, inventory management, or related experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
- Experience with Eclipse ERP software is a plus.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.
Work Environment & Requirements
- Work takes place in office, warehouse, and wholesale branch settings.
- Regular travel to branch locations, with infrequent overnight travel.
- Occasional overtime required.
- Ability to perform essential duties, including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Apply through ZipRecruiter or contact Express Employment Professionals at ExpressPros.com to learn more.
Express Employment Professionals
1767 Morris Ave, Suite 304
Union, NJ 07083
Express Office: Elizabeth-Union
1767 Morris Avenue
Suite 304
Union, NJ 07083
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