What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control/Buyer position at ADDMAN?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Purchase parts, materials, and services from suppliers. Administer and communicate quotes, sales orders, customer communications/feedback, and scheduling.
Essential Job Functions
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Full-time
Description
GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Purchase parts, materials, and services from suppliers. Administer and communicate quotes, sales orders, customer communications/feedback, and scheduling.
Essential Job Functions
- Accurately input customer orders into our ordering system, ensuring all information is correct and up-to-date.
- Respond to inquiries from customers regarding their orders and ensure they are resolved in a timely manner.
- Process orders in a timely and efficient manner to meet customer delivery expectations.
- Monitor order status throughout the fulfillment process and work with logistical personnel to ensure timely delivery.
- Collaborate with various departments including sales, customer service, and supply chain to ensure timely order fulfillment and delivery.
- Resolve any issues that arise with customer orders including changes, cancellations, or discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate data entry records and ensure the order processing system is updated in real-time.
- Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives to ensure maximum efficiency in the order entry process.
- Input and maintain data in ERP (Computer Manufacturing System)
- Regular and punctual attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Follow all Company policies and procedures.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Work with sales representatives and operations to prepare sales quotes, identify issues, and manage scheduling
- Proven experience as an order entry specialist or similar position with experience in customer service or related fields
- Provide necessary technical data and support when making purchases from suppliers
- Place purchase orders that meet production schedules, maintain good supplier relationships and cost control
- Maintain open communication on the status of RFQ’s
- Compare prices of vendors to make good purchasing decisions
- Identify and develop qualified suppliers that meet company standards
- Negotiate with suppliers on price, mode of shipping, and delivery time
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and order entry systems
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously
- Strong communication and customer service skills to build positive relationships with customers
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
- High School Diploma required. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred
- 2-5 of working in a manufacturing environment.
- Preferred experience interacting with and inputting data into an Enterprise Resource Planning Software (ERP).
- Self-starter able to work with little supervision.
- Innovative thinker always looking for continuous improvements.
- Good team player works will with other can lead or be follow a leader as needed.
- Clear communicator written and oral.
