Purchasing Clerk — ERP & Inventory Growth Path

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K match

Paid Time Off

Small company environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Birk Manufacturing Inc. in East Lyme, CT is seeking a Purchasing Clerk. This entry-level role supports day-to-day purchasing for materials, production and office supplies, and related ERP data entry.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented and comfortable with computers, with ERP/data-entry experience a plus. This is a full-time on-site position with standard hours and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and follow through.
• Data entry and ERP experience is a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing, purchasing, or supply chain is a plus.
• Basic Excel skills preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in developing a career in purchasing, supply chain, or operations.

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 acknowledgments 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

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Birk Manufacturing Inc. in East Lyme, CT is seeking a Purchasing Clerk. This entry-level role supports day-to-day purchasing for materials, production and office supplies, and related ERP data entry.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented and comfortable with computers, with ERP/data-entry experience a plus. This is a full-time on-site position with standard hours and overtime as needed.