Analyst - Purchasing and Inventory

CSS; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS seeks an Analyst - Purchasing and Inventory to liaise with vendors, monitor stock levels, and implement inventory control protocols to optimize service levels across the supply chain.

The role requires strong communication, analytical abilities, and the capacity to work with multiple departments to prevent line stoppages and ensure timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Supply Chain or Business is required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2 years of relevant experience required; 3 years preferred.
• 3 years of expediting experience required; 5 years preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and recommend stock adjustments.
• Maintain customer inventory letters of intent.
• Maintain and develop vendor/sales team relationships.
• Expedite order delivery and ensure on-time delivery.
• Resolve receiving problems and invoicing issues.
• Place orders with suppliers as necessary.
• Collaborate with customer service regarding lead time, pricing, etc.
• Communicate rescheduling to eliminate line stoppages.
• Maintain vendor contact base.
• Analyze and recommend inventory rebalancing and supplier returns.
• Coordinate intercompany and supplier returns.
• Perform analysis and present recommendations on inventory-related reports.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Multitasking

Team coordination

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

As an Analyst - Purchasing and Inventory, your primary responsibility is to serve as the liaison with vendors using quality metrics and implementing inventory control protocols to optimize inventory and service levels ensuring the organization has competitive advantages throughout its supply chain.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor inventory levels & recommend inventory stock adjustments as necessary
• Maintain customer inventory letters of intent
• Maintain and develop business relationships with suppliers/sales team
• Expedite order delivery & ensure on time delivery
• Resolve receiving problems and invoicing issues
• Place orders with suppliers as necessary
• Collaborate with customer service department regarding lead time, pricing, etc.
• Communicate rescheduling to eliminate line stoppages
• Maintain vendor contact base
• Analyze and recommend inventory rebalancing and supplier returns.
• Coordination of intercompany and supplier returns
• Perform analysis and present recommendations on a wide range of inventory-related reports

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Related Field required. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Related Field preferred.
• 2 years required, 3 years preferred of relevant experience.
• 3 years required, 5 years preferred of expediting experience.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask & work with several different departments
• Strong analytical skills