What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Planner & Purchasing Coordinator position at Quadratec?
Who We Are:
Quadratec is the expert Jeep® parts and accessories Omni-channel retailer and wholesaler. Our obsession with Jeeps is borderline outrageous. The only thing we care more about than Jeeps is creating a mind-blowing customer experience.
We’ve been helping make that difference in our customers’ lives for more than 30 years and now we want you, and your unique talents, to seriously grow these efforts in an ever-expanding social media world.
What It's All About:
Quadratec is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized Inventory Planner to support our growing Private Label business. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional who is eager to learn inventory management, purchasing, product development, and supply chain operations within the automotive aftermarket industry.
In this role, you will be responsible for helping maintain optimal inventory levels across our Private Label product portfolio while also serving as a key administrative and project support resource to the Private Label Purchasing Manager. You will gain exposure to forecasting, purchasing, vendor management, product launches, and cross-functional business operations.
How you ask?
- Monitor inventory levels and identify stock shortages, overstocks, and replenishment needs.
- Assist with demand forecasting and inventory planning activities.
- Create and maintain inventory reports, dashboards, and purchasing spreadsheets.
- Analyze sales trends, inventory performance, and product lifecycle data.
- Track inbound purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams.
- Assist in preparing and issuing purchase orders.
- Communicate with suppliers regarding order status and delivery schedules.
- Serve as the primary administrative support resource for the Private Label Purchasing Manager.
- Prepare reports, presentations, meeting materials, and business summaries.
Coordinate calendars, project timelines, and special projects.
Benefits
At Quadratec, we are a family-oriented company that recognizes the importance of the positive impact our employees bring to our customers and vendors each and every day, which is why we give in return!
In addition to a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision plan, and matching 401(k), other perks include:
- Paid time off: Including your birthday because we celebrate YOU!
- Employee Referral Program: You help us hire the best employees, get to work with people you like and get rewarded for it!
- Casual attire – Say YES to jeans!
- Employee discounts on Quadratec products – Own a Jeep or off-road vehicle? Save year-round on Quadratec products to enhance your vehicle!
What You’ll Need
Not everyone can be an Inventory Planner & Purchasing Coordinator. To be seriously considered for this role, please have the following in regard to:
- Experience: 0–3 years of professional experience preferred.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Marketing, Economics, or related field.
- Skills: Strong Excel and analytical skills, as well as excellent organizational and communication abilities.
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience in inventory planning, purchasing, and supply chain operations.
- Direct mentorship from an experienced purchasing leader.
Career growth opportunities within purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain.