What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory/ Purchasing Specialist position at Gowan Company?
Gowan Milling Blytheville is looking for an Inventory/ Purchasing Specialist at the Blytheville facility.
This position will report directly to the General Manager.
\n- Receives, unpacks, places inventory in appropriate area of the warehouse, and complete receiving report.
- Enters inventory into material inventory system.
- Ensures all inventory is being issued out and tracked correctly.
- Generates usage and spend reports.
- Maintain warehouse parts inventory with sufficient stock.
- Manage FedEx/UPS shipping.
- Coordinates routine inventory purchases.
- Coordinates special orders and supports other departments in coordinating contractors.
- Maintain relationships with vendors.
- Reviews pricing and identifies opportunities for cost savings.
- Work with corporate accounts payable to support in generating PO
- Go pick up orders from vendors/stores.
- Prepares Invoices for Payment.
- Manage preventative maintenance program in JD Edwards
- Work closely with maintenance technicians in issuing out work orders
- Ensure we are meeting PM Metrics.
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment when required which would include but not limited to; half face respirator, full face respirator, Tyvek, grounding straps, eye protection.
- Ability to work in excel and ERP systems.
- Capable of following written and verbal work instructions.
- Possess a working knowledge of math and communication skills it pertains to assigned tasks.
- Strong people skills and an ability and willingness to interact with all levels of management and staff.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work independently.
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of responsibilities through prior work experience or continued education.
- Possess a working knowledge of current company policy regarding safety, environmental and quality systems.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to ascend/descend stairs in buildings.
- Requires ability to lift items up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
- Requires frequent bending, reaching, squatting, pulling, and pushing.
The Gowan Group is a global, family-owned agricultural solutions business headquartered in the heart of America’s winter vegetable capital, Yuma, Arizona, U.S.A. Gowan specializes in developing, marketing, and processing agricultural inputs such as crop protection products, seeds, and fertilizers. Founded by Jon Jessen in 1962 and led by his daughter Juli as CEO, Gowan has grown markets in the majority of agricultural regions globally. A deep respect for science and a passion for agriculture drives the Gowan Company to help growers solve their critical pest and plant health issues.
