On-Site Opportunity near Ann Arbor, MI

SUMMARY

Our client is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to execute all activities related to purchasing and delivering goods and services.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the team to develop a purchase and inventory plan to support the sales and inventory goals.
• Ensure the purchase and inventory plan is aligned to meet/exceed the sales, turnover, and ending inventory plan.
• Collaborate with the planning team to ensure monthly purchase orders, sales, and inventory management goals are met.
• Perform data entry, item code and BOM setup, revisions, and maintenance along with analysis of delivery dates into the database.
• Create and place new purchase orders aligned with sales and inventory management goals.
• Provide analysis and actively participate in the Sales and Operations Planning process.
• Track receipts against confirmed purchase orders and manage the priority of receipts.
• Identify and resolve shortages caused by lead time variability, manufacturing delays, and spikes in sales. Expedite and reflow purchases based on changing delivery priorities.
• Provide timely reports and updates of the order management system on a daily/weekly basis.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure real-time purchase order management.
• Assist in minimizing excess and obsolete inventories.
• Assist with the design, implementation, and updates of an inventory, allocation, and replenishment solution.
• Select and manage vendors where outsourcing provides a cost and service advantage.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Inventory management experience is required.
• Experience ordering and managing relationships with overseas vendors.
• Experience working with purchasing and inventory management software and strategies.
• Must have the ability to manage and meet schedule commitments and possess good communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in analyzing, planning, judgment, and decision-making.
• Ability to work as both an individual contributor and in a team environment.

ABOUT ALLOR SOLUTIONS

As an equal-opportunity employer, Allor Solutions is a staffing solutions firm dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our mission at Allor Solutions is to connect exceptional talent with outstanding clients. We specialize exclusively in direct hire placements, ensuring that our candidates find long-term, fulfilling career opportunities while our clients secure top-tier professionals who are aligned with their organizational goals and values. With a dedication to excellence and fairness in all our practices, Allor Solutions is your trusted partner in talent acquisition and career advancement.