Inventory Control & Purchasing Specialist
Company: CODAC
Location: Tucson
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
SummaryThis Inventory Control & Purchasing Specialist is
responsible for seeking reliable vendors or suppliers, negotiating
prices or contracts as well as coordinating the day-to-day product
ordering and inventory levels to ensure that CODAC objectives are
met.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop, lead and execute
purchasing strategies.Seek reliable vendors or suppliers to provide
quality goods at reasonable prices including but not limited to
negotiating prices and contracts.Maintain accurate system and
physical inventory balances on all assets, including location,
quantity, type & value. Perform location and product verification
tasks as required.Administer the inventory control and distribution
of materials in centralized and remote storerooms.Follow standard
operating procedures for changing and/or resolving discrepancies on
purchase orders.Help develop & write standard operating
procedures.Plan short and long-term objectives for the materials
control function. Set priorities for utilizing resources.Prepare
budget and control expenditures.Communicate issues and/or any
discrepancies, missing or erroneous data to Purchasing and/or
Accounts Payables.Help perform root cause investigations of basic
inventory discrepancies and identify damaged and obsolete
merchandise; escalate issues to higher level management, as
needed.Direct and coordinate inventory control functions with
Operations, Information Technology and Finance departments.Evaluate
the storeroom activities for accuracy and quality.Oversee the
keeping of stock records and the updating of the data on the
computerized maintenance management system.Meet with appropriate
departments and management to coordinate future needs/ requirements
from inventory.Participate in CODAC-wide cross-functional projects
or workgroups.Performs other related duties in accordance with
agency growth and changes.Skills/ RequirementsEducation:A minimum
of Associate's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science
or a related field or equivalent combination of education and
experienceExperience:Five (5) years progressively responsible
experience in inventory management/control. Experience in advanced
data analysis and statistics.1 year of experience in an inventory,
purchasing, transportation, logistics, receiving, or distribution
related role.Strong interpersonal skills, detail oriented and able
to coordinate/manage multiple tasks
simultaneously.Certifications:Lean, Sigma or Agile,
preferredAdditional Requirements:Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma,
Agile and/or Continuous Process Improvement.Knowledge of materials
management and administration.Proficient in use of a computerized
maintenance management system.Valid Arizona Driver's license, proof
of current insurance and willingness to use personal vehicle.
Driver's license is an essentialrequirement for performing duties
for this position.Clean Motor Vehicle Record - no more than 2
moving violations or a license suspension in past 3
years.Skills:Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in
writing.Skilled in the use of Microsoft office software to include
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Outlook.PDN-99071044-9d4a-42b2-8286-14728a5d32ad
Keywords: CODAC, Tucson , Inventory Control & Purchasing Specialist, Professions , Tucson, Arizona
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