Job Title: Purchasing & Inventory Control Agent
Job Overview:
Mechatronic Solutions (Maple Grove, MN) is seeking a Purchasing & Inventory Control agent to bring a strategic mindset to the purchasing/inventory decisions in order to optimize company performance & profits. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in looking beyond purchasing to finding & implementing better ways to operate.
Responsibilities:
- Execute daily / weekly / monthly purchasing & inventory transactions.
- Provides updates to organization by monitoring & expediting purchase orders.
- Purchasing, planning and inventory control decisions made from collecting and analyzing key part number usage and historical data.
- Assist with schedule planning based on component availability and timing.
- Maintains inventory accuracy with Shipping/Receiving team (cycle count schedule, adjustments, pick parts, etc…).
- Resolves shipment errors and quality issues with suppliers.
- Negotiates price and terms with suppliers to meet needs of company.
- Manages all vendor returns & credits
- Identifies & executes vendor improvement projects.
- Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
- Provide updates to General Manager on a regular basis.
- Other activities as assigned by General Manager and leadership.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a purchasing agent or relevant role.
- Demonstrated experience in negotiating prices, terms & conditions.
- Knowledge of market research, data analysis and purchasing best practices.
- Detail orientated with high prioritization and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
- BS/BA in business administration, procurement or relevant field
Company Description
Mechatronic Solutions is a distributor of high quality automation technology products, solutions, and services in the upper Midwest. Key attributes that define Mechatronic Solutions success:
- Partnership and teamwork with our customers, suppliers and co-workers
- Company culture for hardworking, positive, and enthusiastic people.
- Continually improving company processes to provide higher value to customers, suppliers and Mechatronic Solution’s employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Purchasing: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person