Purchasing And Inventory Specialist

Aston Carter; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Purchasing and Inventory Specialist to manage inventory purchasing, maintain cost tracking, and oversee quality control processes. The ideal candidate will excel in Excel and possess strong communication skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment with some flexibility for remote work.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• Proficiency in purchasing, inventory management, and quality control.
• Excellent skills in working with spreadsheets, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory purchasing to support manufacturing and project needs.
• Oversee inventory management and develop Cycle Counting initiative.
• Regularly meet with management to review operations.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory Management

Quality Control

Excel

Attention to Detail

Communication

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Job Title: Purchasing and Inventory Specialist

Job Description

Position Overview: We are seeking a Purchasing and Inventory Control Lead to join our team. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of our inventory management and quality control processes. The ideal candidate will be skilled in Excel (including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables) and will work primarily from a desk in our warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory purchasing to support manufacturing and project needs.
• Maintain and update cost tracking with vendors.
• Oversee inventory management and develop our Cycle Counting initiative.
• Review incoming orders for accuracy and inspect completed work to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Develop and manage spreadsheets for both quality control and inventory management.
• Regularly meet with management to review operations in your areas of responsibility.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in purchasing, inventory management, and quality control.
• Excellent skills in working with spreadsheets, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Strong attention to detail in all aspects of the job.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in data entry and computer skills.
• Experience in supply chain management.
  
  

Work Environment

The position involves sitting at a desk in the back of a clean warehouse, alongside approximately seven other team members, including the order processing and customer service team. The work hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. The company offers a fast-paced and dynamic environment with some flexibility for remote work occasionally, such as for doctor appointments or family emergencies. Located centrally in Jefferson Park, the workplace offers convenient access to the freeway.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $33.17/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 17, 2025.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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