What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing/Inventory Control Associate position at Goodson Automotive Tools & Supplies?
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Goodson Tools & Supplies has been serving the Automotive Aftermarket for over 80 years; providing tools, tooling and supplies to automotive machine shops worldwide. We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated people to help us build on our commitment to customer service and quality products while moving into the future.
EMPLOYEE-OWNED distributor seeks a driven and detail orientated Purchasing & Inventory Control Associate to join our fast-paced Inventory Fulfillment Team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ability to learn detailed knowledge of vendors, products and basic principles and purchasing procedures
- Timely acquisition of issuing and following up on purchase orders
- Finding reliable suppliers and negotiating prices, discounts and delivery terms
- Vendor relations: working on late dates, expediting and returns
- Product sourcing, negotiating and quoting
- Proactively seek solutions to delivery delays or problems and communicate the status to relevant personnel
- Monitoring vendor lead time, minimums and reorder points
- Cycle counts and reconciliation
- Inventory adjustments and transactions
- File maintenance & data entry
QUALIFICATIONS
- Background preferred in Inventory and Purchasing: core concepts, principles & processes
- Demonstrate strong critical thinking, problem solving ability, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Demonstrate strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills
- Demonstrate the ability to perform under frequent interruptions and/or distractions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, listening & team building
- Solid decision-making skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple projects
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Math and basic accounting skills
- Mechanical skills & ability to read blueprints a plus
- Experience preferred, but will train for the right individual
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Experience:
- Inventory control: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $47,000