Purchasing & Inventory Control Specialist (up to $30/hr)

Ultimate Staffing; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) with 3% match

Tuition reimbursement

Casual dress code

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing seeks a Purchasing & Inventory Control Specialist to support manufacturing operations in the power electronics industry. You’ll manage purchasing, production scheduling, and inventory to ensure on-time delivery, working on‑site with Assembly, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams.

ERP experience is required, with Sage X3 preferred, to handle requisitions, POs, supplier coordination, cycle counts, and item master data. The role offers pay up to $30/hour, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing ERP environment; Sage X3 preferred.
• Purchasing, production planning, inventory control, and/or manufacturing coordination a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication across operations, purchasing, and warehouse teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing activities, including requisitions, purchase orders, supplier follow-up, and delivery tracking.
• Analyze purchasing requirements, obtain supplier quotes, negotiate pricing and lead times, and coordinate procurement.
• Create, maintain, and adjust production schedules based on demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Issue, release, track, and close manufacturing work orders within Sage X3.
• Manage raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory.
• Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits; investigate variances and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain item master data, BOMs, routings, lead times, and planning parameters.
• Identify material shortages, coordinate expediting, and communicate production priorities.
• Partner with Assembly, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams to support operations.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Inventory control

Production planning

Cross-functional collaboration

On-site work

Tools

Sage X3

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a Purchasing & Inventory Control Specialist to support manufacturing operations for a growing company in the power electronics industry. This role is critical to ensuring production schedules are met, inventory is accurate, and materials are available to support on‑time delivery.

The ideal candidate has experience working in a manufacturing environment and is comfortable using an ERP system-ideally Sage X3-to manage production planning, inventory control, and purchasing activities. You'll work cross‑functionally with Assembly, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams to keep operations running smoothly.

• Pay: up to $30/hour
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (option to leave early Fridays at 4:00 PM)
• Job Type: Full‑Time, Direct Hire

Key Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing activities, including requisitions, purchase orders, supplier follow‑up, and delivery tracking
• Analyze purchasing requirements, obtain supplier quotes, negotiate pricing and lead times, and coordinate procurement activities to support production schedules and inventory targets
• Create, maintain, and adjust production schedules based on demand, capacity, and material availability
• Issue, release, track, and close manufacturing work orders within Sage X3
• Manage and monitor raw materials, work‑in‑process (WIP), and finished goods inventory
• Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions
• Maintain accurate item master data, bills of material (BOMs), routings, lead times, and planning parameters
• Identify material shortages, coordinate expediting efforts, and communicate production priorities
• Partner closely with Assembly, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams to support efficient manufacturing operations

Required Qualifications

• Experience working in an ERP system within a manufacturing environment. Sage X3 experience preferred
• Background in purchasing - production planning, inventory control, and/or manufacturing coordination is a huge plus
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across operations, purchasing, and warehouse teams
• Comfortable working fully on‑site in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting

Why Join Us?

• Stable, long‑term career opportunity with a growing manufacturer
• Brand‑new, industrial‑style office with vaulted ceilings and an outdoor patio
• Tight‑knit team of approximately 40 employees with a collaborative, supportive culture
• Profit sharing, 401(k) with a 3% match, and tuition reimbursement
• Casual dress code and fun team events throughout the year

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.