Pricing & Purchasing Specialist

Delt, LLC; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Fuel in Natchez, MS is seeking a Pricing & Purchasing Specialist to keep customer pricing accurate and ensure smooth supply chains. You will set up pricing across systems, manage purchases from analysis through PO and invoice, and partner with Operations and Sales to forecast inventory needs.

Responsibilities include setting up pricing, maintaining formulas, auditing pricing, analyzing inventory and supplier allocations, and collaborating to build forecasts while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in inventory control, accounting, audit, or related field.
• Experience with physical counts, cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Willing to travel to multiple branch locations as needed.
• Comfortable performing hands-on inventory work daily.

Responsibilities

• Enter and set up pricing in operating, dispatch and billing systems, keeping it consistent across platforms.
• Maintain pricing formulas, contracts and rack-plus/cost-plus structures; apply daily updates.
• Audit pricing for accuracy and resolve discrepancies with Sales, Billing and Customer Service.
• Analyze inventory levels and supplier allocations to recommend purchase quantities and timing.
• Work with Operations and Sales to review inventory and demand trends and build forecasts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Systems aptitude

Communication

Organization

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business/supply chain

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Inventory management system

Accounting system

Job description

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The Pricing & Purchasing Specialist keeps Delta Fuel's customer pricing accurate and supply flowing at the right cost. This person sets up and maintains customer pricing across our operating systems, manages purchasing from analysis through purchase order and invoice, and partners with Operations and Sales to forecast inventory needs.

Key responsibilities

• Enter and set up customer pricing in our operating, dispatch and billing systems, keeping it consistent across platforms
• Maintain pricing formulas, contracts and rack-plus/cost-plus structures; apply daily rack and index price updates
• Audit pricing for accuracy and resolve discrepancies with Sales, Billing and Customer Service
• Support new customer onboarding and contract renewals with timely, correct pricing

Purchasing and inventory analysis

• Analyze inventory levels, supply needs and supplier allocations to recommend purchase quantities and timing
• Enter and manage purchase orders for fuel, lubricants and retail products
• Compare supplier pricing and terminals to support lowest landed-cost decisions
• Track supplier allocations, liftings and contract volumes against plan
• Partner with Accounting on month-end close, accruals and accounts payable accuracy

Forecasting

• Work with the Operations and Sales team to review inventory and demand trends and build forecasts
• Flag supply risks, shortages or excess inventory early and recommend adjustments

Skills and competencies

• Attention to detail: catches pricing and invoice errors before they reach customers or the books
• Analytical thinking: turns inventory, cost and demand data into clear purchasing recommendations
• Systems aptitude: learns new software quickly and keeps data consistent across platforms
• Communication: works well with Sales, Operations, Accounting and Suppliers
• Organization: manages daily deadlines, price changes and multiple priorities at once
• Ownership: follows issues through to resolution and looks for ways to improve the process

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in inventory control, accounting, audit, warehouse inventory, operations accounting, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, supply chain, or related field preferred.
• Experience with physical inventory counts, cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, or inventory audits strongly preferred.
• Must be comfortable performing hands-on inventory work daily, including manual counting and physical verification.
• Must be able and willing to travel to multiple branch locations as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies quickly.
• Ability to work independently and follow inventory control procedures accurately.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple locations, deadlines, and priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with branch teams, operations personnel, accounting staff, and leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience working in an ERP, inventory management system, or accounting system preferred.
• Previous experience in an inventory-intensive environment such as fuel, lubricants, distribution, manufacturing, petroleum, equipment, construction materials, or industrial services preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate variances and support resolution.
• Physical & Travel Requirements
• This is an on-site, hands-on position and is not primarily a desk role.
• Must be able to perform daily physical inventory counts in branch, warehouse, yard, shop, or operational environments.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and physically inspect inventory as needed.
• Must be able to travel regularly to company branch locations.
• Must be comfortable working around warehouse, yard, equipment, fuel, lubricant, and operational environments.
• Must follow all company safety policies, site requirements, and PPE guidelines.