Inventory Control / Purchasing Assistant

Job Title: Inventory Control / Purchasing Assistant

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring and maintaining accurate inventory levels
• Track incoming and outgoing inventory; investigate discrepancies
• Create, update, and process purchase orders
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, and delivery status
• Maintain inventory and purchasing records in spreadsheets and internal systems
• Generate inventory, purchasing, and usage reports using Microsoft Excel
• Support physical inventory counts and audits
• Coordinate with warehouse, operations, and accounting teams
• Ensure documentation is complete and compliant with company policies

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree preferred)
• 1–3 years of experience in inventory control, purchasing, or administrative support
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic understanding of purchasing and inventory management processes
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with inventory or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, NetSuite)
• Intermediate Excel skills (formulas, sorting, filtering, pivot tables a plus)
• Prior experience in manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse environments

Skills & Competencies

• Data entry accuracy
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Vendor communication and follow-up
• Time management
• Team collaboration

Benefits (if applicable)

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity for growth and advancement