Purchasing and Inventory Assistant

Staffmark Group; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life Insurance and Disability

401(k) plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Staffmark Group is seeking a Purchasing and Inventory Assistant in Bossier City, LA. The role supports purchasing, receiving, and inventory control, ensuring accurate records and timely material availability.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, basic Excel and data-entry skills, and familiarity with ERP or purchasing systems. This is a hands-on position in an industrial setting with regular office and warehouse tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data entry.
• Ability to maintain purchasing, receiving and inventory records.
• Experience with inventory management, ERP, or purchasing systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating, updating, and maintaining purchase orders.
• Follow up with vendors regarding order status, delivery schedules, quotes, and backorders.
• Receive materials, verify quantities against purchase orders and packing slips, and enter receipts into the inventory system.
• Identify, document, and help resolve receiving and inventory discrepancies.
• Support the setup, organization, and ongoing maintenance of the MRO inventory system.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including quantities, locations, part numbers, descriptions, and Min/Max levels.
• Process inventory transactions, add new items, and perform routine cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Research product information and specifications to support purchasing and inventory activities.
• Organize purchasing, receiving, and inventory documentation while maintaining accurate records.
• Support daily purchasing and inventory operations to ensure efficient material availability and business continuity.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Now hiring for a Purchasing and Inventory Assistant

Location: Bossier City, LA

Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Start your next chapter with Staffmark, where people come first, and every role makes an impact.

Looking for Purchasing and Inventory Assistant jobs in Bossier City where your skills can make a real impact? This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a growing team, develop your experience, and build a rewarding career in a professional work environment.

This opportunity is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and computer data entry.
• Ability to accurately maintain purchasing, receiving, and inventory records.
• Experience with inventory management, ERP, or purchasing systems is a plus.

Experience Requirements

• Experience in purchasing, receiving, inventory control, warehouse operations, MRO inventory, or a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience creating purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and coordinating with vendors.
• Knowledge of receiving processes, inventory transactions, cycle counts, and material verification.
• Ability to identify discrepancies between purchase orders, packing slips, and received materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate documentation.
• Experience researching part numbers, manufacturers, specifications, and product data.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to learn purchasing, receiving, and inventory management processes.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment, including warehouse, receiving, and inventory storage areas.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform inventory counts throughout the facility.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials as needed.
• Comfortable splitting time between computer-based administrative work and hands‑on inventory activities.

Job Duties

• Assist with creating, updating, and maintaining purchase orders based on approved purchasing requests.
• Follow up with vendors regarding order status, delivery schedules, quotes, and backorders.
• Receive materials, verify quantities against purchase orders and packing slips, and enter receipts into the inventory system.
• Identify, document, and help resolve receiving and inventory discrepancies.
• Support the setup, organization, and ongoing maintenance of the MRO inventory system.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including quantities, locations, part numbers, descriptions, and Min/Max levels.
• Process inventory transactions, add new items, and perform routine cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Research product information and specifications to support purchasing and inventory activities.
• Organize purchasing, receiving, and inventory documentation while maintaining accurate records.
• Support daily purchasing and inventory operations to ensure efficient material availability and business continuity.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Opportunities for Growth through a variety of assignments with leading employers.

Real People. Real Support.

"The supervisors are such great people - very friendly and attentive." - Jesus, Staffmark Associate

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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