Purchasing Clerk – ERP/Data Entry in Manufacturing

360 Recruiting Group; East Lyme (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insur.

401K retirement plan with companyMatch

Paid Time Off

Small company environment with growth

Work-life balance

Job summary

Birk Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Clerk in East Lyme, CT to support day-to-day purchasing for materials, office supplies, and production needs. The role involves preparing purchase orders, communicating with suppliers, tracking orders, and entering data into the ERP system.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of data entry; ERP experience is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position with standard hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work both independently and in a team.
• Data entry and ERP experience is a plus; manufacturing/purchasing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit purchase orders to approved suppliers based on material requirements and internal requests.
• Review purchase orders for accuracy, including quantities, pricing, part numbers, specifications, and delivery dates.
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain order acknowledgements and delivery updates.
• Track open and past-due purchase orders and communicate delays to appropriate departments.
• Enter purchase orders, receipts, supplier information, and other purchasing data accurately into the ERP system.
• Review packing lists and incoming materials to ensure receipts are properly documented.
• Assist with resolving discrepancies between purchase orders, packing slips, receipts, and invoices.
• Work closely with Receiving, Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Accounting to resolve purchasing and material issues.
• Assist with obtaining supplier quotes and pricing as requested.
• Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing information in the ERP system.
• Support inventory and material requirements by helping ensure necessary components and supplies are ordered on time.
• As experience is gained, assist with identifying alternative suppliers, materials, or purchasing options.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Birk Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Clerk in East Lyme, CT to support day-to-day purchasing for materials, office supplies, and production needs. The role involves preparing purchase orders, communicating with suppliers, tracking orders, and entering data into the ERP system.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of data entry; ERP experience is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position with standard hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with