Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator

Empire Roofing, Inc.; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sterling Commercial Roofing is seeking an Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator to manage inventory, place material orders, and support Project Managers and Accounting. The role focuses on accurate ordering, on-time delivery, and thorough data tracking.

The candidate should be organized and detail-oriented with strong Excel and software skills. Join a leading Northern Illinois roofing company offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities to collaborate across purchasing, inventory control, and

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control, purchasing, supply chain, or a related role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with inventory or purchasing software. Experience with Navision a plus.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, distribution, or a similar industry.
• Understanding of inventory control and purchasing processes.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory records.
• Purchasing & Vendor Support: Create and enter purchase orders; track orders and delivery dates.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain organized purchasing and inventory records; prepare inventory and purchasing reports; use Excel and business systems to analyze data.
• Year-End Inventory Support: Assist with annual inventory counts and audits.

Skills

Inventory control

Purchasing

Supply chain

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Excel

Navision experience

Construction/Manufacturing experience

Tools

Navision

Job description

Description

Founded in 1986, Sterling Commercial Roofing, a Tecta America company, is the trusted choice for businesses across Northern Illinois, Eastern Iowa, and Southern Wisconsin. As the largest commercial roofing business in Illinois, we put people first—ensuring employee safety and delivering exceptional service and quality to our customers.

We are looking for an Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will manage inventory, place material orders, work with vendors, and support our Project Managers and Accounting team. Your work will help ensure materials are ordered accurately, delivered on time, and properly tracked.

This position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys working with inventory, purchasing, and data.

Job Functions:

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records.
• Track materials coming in and going out of inventory.
• Research and correct inventory discrepancies.
• Perform inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Work with warehouse staff to verify inventory levels.
• Monitor stock levels and help prevent shortages or excess inventory.

Purchasing & Vendor Support

• Create and enter purchase orders.
• Track orders and delivery dates.
• Follow up with vendors on order status and shipments.
• Help resolve delivery issues and pricing discrepancies.
• Maintain part numbers, product information, and cost data.
• Support Project Managers with updates on open orders.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain organized purchasing and inventory records.
• Scan and file project documentation.
• Track vendor returns, credits, and refunds.
• Prepare inventory and purchasing reports.
• Use Excel and business systems to analyze inventory data.

Year-End Inventory Support

• Assist with annual inventory counts.
• Help track obsolete or unused materials.
• Support inventory audits and provide documentation when needed.

Knowledge Skills & Experience:

• Experience in inventory control, purchasing, supply chain, or a related role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with inventory or purchasing software. Experience with Navision a plus.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, distribution, or a similar industry.
• Understanding of inventory control and purchasing processes.

Sterling Commercial Roofing, aTecta America company, offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, etc.