Purchasing Agent

Cook & Boardman, LLC; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook & Boardman, LLC is seeking a hands-on Materials/Inventory Coordinator to manage door and frame processes at the Charlotte location. You’ll control inventory levels, coordinate with suppliers, and release work orders to the Shop Foreman, ensuring timely delivery and accurate costing.

Responsibilities include reviewing PO costs, updating sales orders, sourcing materials, and communicating with manufacturers. The role requires basic math, MS Office proficiency, and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• College degree preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and ERP systems
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test

Responsibilities

• Review/adjust detailed PO costs for completeness and accuracy
• Check project master for special quote numbers, terms, etc.
• Review vendor PO cost with detailed cost
• Update sales order before each sourcing session
• Source all material to PO’s as requested and transmit PO and supporting documents to vendor
• Enter all order acknowledgements; verify costing, enter promise dates, order #, etc.
• Order stock wood doors, stock hollow metal, and associated items
• Manage Expense Item Inventory in conjunction with Shop Foreman
• Source or alternate source material to be pulled from stock
• Create work orders and send to shop foreman with only materials requiring fabrication (door and frame shop)
• Review anticipated labor hours and source for in house production or direct shipment to site by manufacturer
• Answer manufacturers questions
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Good communication

Basic math

Data entry

Knowledge of doors/frames

Construction familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Responsible for management and control of all door and frame processes and products at the location and ensures that all procedures surrounding inventory control are properly executed. Works to achieve optimized inventory levels. Projects future usage changes and understands their impact. Sources/Releases work orders to Shop Foreman. Coordinates with internal and external customers regarding material orders and delivery dates.

Essential Functions

• Review/adjust detailed PO costs for completeness and accuracy
• Check project master for special quote numbers, terms, etc.
• Review vendor PO cost with detailed cost
• Update sales order before each sourcing session
• Source all material to PO’s as requested and transmit PO and supporting documents to vendor
• Enter all order acknowledgements; verify costing, enter promise dates, order #, etc.
• Order stock wood doors, stock hollow metal, and associated items
• Manage Expense Item Inventory in conjunction with Shop Foreman
• Source or alternate source material to be pulled from stock
• Create work orders and send to shop foreman with only materials requiring fabrication (door and frame shop)
• Review anticipated labor hours and source for in house production or direct shipment to site by manufacturer
• Answer manufacturers questions
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• College Degree preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, ERP systems, etc.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good communication skills
• Basic math skills and data input skills
• General knowledge of commercial doors, frames, and hardware
• Familiarity with general commercial construction practices

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand and walk for much of the day. Ability to lift 5-25 pounds frequently and ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

Worker is subject to frequent heavy lifting and operation of forklift.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.