Data-Driven Inventory & Purchasing Specialist

UFP Industries, Inc; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc is seeking an Inventory Specialist to oversee the designated program’s processes and procedures. The role focuses on large-volume and small-part inventory, data extraction, and continuous improvement to optimize turns and inventory dollars.

The candidate should organize large data sets and pull key information for decision-making, while collaborating with sales to meet customer needs and ensure timely purchasing and receiving processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting procedures and inventory concepts.
• Familiar with industry and company standard practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and manages inventory levels to ensure turns and inventory dollars match guidelines.
• Monitors inventory levels and conditions and resolves problems as they arise.
• Provides knowledge on inventory levels, cost, etc. to assist sales meeting customer needs.
• Ensures product availability and purchases best-priced product.
• Works with sales to address needs and communicate market changes.
• Assists monitoring, maintaining, and managing all purchasing programs.
• Follows up on purchase orders to ensure on-time arrival and inbound traceability.
• Follows up on receiving claims to resolve timely.
• Monitors aged inventory and creates hit lists for sales awareness.
• Coordinates with other locations to fix over/under-stock issues and maintain optimal levels.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Inventory management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc is seeking an Inventory Specialist to oversee the designated program’s processes and procedures. The role focuses on large-volume and small-part inventory, data extraction, and continuous improvement to optimize turns and inventory dollars.

The candidate should organize large data sets and pull key information for decision-making, while collaborating with sales to meet customer needs and ensure timely purchasing and receiving processes.