What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner/Purchaser (Entry-Level) position at Wasik Associates?
- Description**\
graduates or early-career professionals interested in building a career
in supply chain, operations, or manufacturing. This position supports
purchasing, planning, and inventory control activities to ensure smooth
and efficient production operations.\
Youll gain hands-on experience working with suppliers, managing
inventory, and using ERP systems (GeniusERP) while collaborating with
cross-functional teams. This role provides strong exposure to real-world
supply chain processes and opportunities for growth and development.\
- Requirements**\
- Assist in planning and purchasing materials, components, and supplies
- Create and manage purchase orders based on system recommendations and
- Communicate with suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times, and
- Monitor inventory levels and help identify potential shortages or
- Maintain accurate data within the ERP system (GeniusERP) for
- Support expediting orders and help resolve delivery or quantity
- Assist with sourcing new suppliers and obtaining quotes.\
- Help track supplier performance and maintain vendor records.\
- Assist with invoice verification to ensure alignment with purchase
- Support incoming material inspections and documentation processes.\
- Participate in cycle counts and inventory audits.\
- Follow established purchasing and inventory control procedures.\
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.\
- Required Skills/Abilities**\
- Basic understanding of supply chain, purchasing, or business
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.\
- Strong communication skills and willingness to learn in a team
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.\
- Positive attitude, curiosity, and eagerness to develop new skills.\
- Education/Experience**\
- Bachelors degree in business, supply chain management, operations, or
- Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in supply chain,
- Physical Requirements**\
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.