Purchasing and Planning Clerk

Description

Company Overview: 

Valley Craft Industries is a local manufacturing operation producing high-quality metal storage and material-handling products used by customers across the country. We offer steady work, an organized and safety-focused shop, and a team-oriented environment where people tend to stay and grow. If you’re looking for a stable manufacturing job with consistent hours and opportunities to learn multiple skills, Valley Craft is a great place to build a career.  

This position supports the Purchasing and Planning Department and serves as a backup to the Traffic Clerk position.  

Responsibilities include: 

• Assist with analyzing product demand and forecasts, adjusting inventory and purchasing plans accordingly 
• Enter purchase orders, update pricing, and other tasks within the business system as directed by others in the Department 
• Assist the Planners with implementation of the cycle counting program 
• Maintain and analyze inventory records and reports 
• Investigates discrepancies to resolve inventory issues 
• Release work orders to the Production team  
• Serves as a backup to the Traffic Clerk 
• Other duties as assigned 

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: 

• Inventory principles and concepts 
• Moderate to strong computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel 
• Communication skills – listening and team building 
• Strong customer focus with ability to effectively interact primarily with internal customers 
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills 
• Problem solving/analysis 
• Purchasing principles and concepts 
• Knowledge of products 
• Business system software 
• Office system software – word processing, spreadsheets 

Performance Measures: 

• Inventory turns/cost 
• Inventory carrying costs 
• Customer On-Time Delivery 
• Accuracy/quality 
• Timeliness  

Experience/Education Requirements: 

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Entry level, however related experience is preferred 
• Working knowledge of Epicor business system is a plus ?