Inventory & Purchasing Strategist

Educators Resource Inc; Semmes (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Educators Resource in Semmes, Alabama is seeking a Purchasing & Inventory Specialist to manage purchasing, inventory levels, and vendor coordination. You will forecast demand, place orders, and monitor stock across warehouses, ensuring product availability while controlling costs.

The role requires 1–3 years in purchasing/inventory, strong data skills, and a team-focused mindset to collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Finance.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of purchasing or inventory experience.
• Experience in wholesale distribution is a plus.
• Strong data analysis and Excel proficiency.
• Ability to learn purchasing, inventory, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Place, track, and manage purchase orders.
• Maintain inventory levels across multiple warehouses.
• Analyze sales and inventory data to forecast needs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, Finance.
• Communicate supply concerns to internal teams.

Skills

Analytical

Organized

Data interpretation

Vendor management

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Educators Resource in Semmes, Alabama is seeking a Purchasing & Inventory Specialist to manage purchasing, inventory levels, and vendor coordination. You will forecast demand, place orders, and monitor stock across warehouses, ensuring product availability while controlling costs.

The role requires 1–3 years in purchasing/inventory, strong data skills, and a team-focused mindset to collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Finance.