Inventory & Purchasing Specialist — Competitive Benefits

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

STD

LTD

FSA

HSA

401(k) plan with company contributions

Job summary

J.B. Poindexter & Co. is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Agent in Indiana to manage inventory, place orders, and maintain accurate procurement records.

The role emphasizes reliability, vendor relations, and efficient stock control to support operations. You will monitor stock levels, generate inventory reports, and collaborate with the warehouse team to ensure timely deliveries and cost-effective purchasing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with computerized inventory systems required.
• Forklift operator certification preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with warehouse workers, purchasing department, and outside vendors.
• Basic understanding of inventory control procedures.
• Proficient keyboarding skills.
• Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with outside vendors.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles.
• Establishes and maintains backup source for high-demand items.
• Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.
• Provides inventory reports to purchasing and inventory control manager.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors.
• Place orders with vendors.
• Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made.
• Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software.
• Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
• Assists with periodic (monthly) physical inventory audits.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Skills

Inventory management

Vendor relations

Inventory systems

Communication skills

Math skills

Organization

Keyboarding

Team collaboration

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

J.B. Poindexter & Co. is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Agent in Indiana to manage inventory, place orders, and maintain accurate procurement records.

The role emphasizes reliability, vendor relations, and efficient stock control to support operations. You will monitor stock levels, generate inventory reports, and collaborate with the warehouse team to ensure timely deliveries and cost-effective purchasing.