Analyst - Purchasing and Inventory

As an Analyst - Purchasing and Inventory, your primary responsibility is to serve as the liaison with vendors using quality metrics and implementing inventory control protocols to optimize inventory and service levels ensuring the organization has competitive advantages throughout its supply chain. Responsibilities: • Monitor inventory levels & recommend inventory stock adjustments as necessary • Maintain customer inventory letters of intent • Maintain and develop business relationships with suppliers/sales team • Expedite order delivery & ensure on time delivery • Resolve receiving problems and invoicing issues • Place orders with suppliers as necessary • Collaborate with customer service department regarding lead time, pricing, etc. • Communicate rescheduling to eliminate line stoppages • Maintain vendor contact base • Analyze and recommend inventory rebalancing and supplier returns. • Coordination of intercompany and supplier returns • Perform analysis and present recommendations on a wide range of inventory-related reports Qualifications: • Associate’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Related Field required. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Related Field preferred. • 2 years required, 3 years preferred of relevant experience. • 3 years required, 5 years preferred of expediting experience. • Strong written & verbal communication skills • Ability to multitask & work with several different departments • Strong analytical skills