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

Ultimate Staffing Services; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 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 Services in Minnetonka seeks a Purchasing & Inventory Control Specialist to support manufacturing operations in the power electronics sector. You will manage purchasing, inventory control, and production planning to keep schedules on track.

The role is on-site, full-time, with Sage X3 experience preferred; you will collaborate with Assembly, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams and handle cycle counts, BOMs, and material availability to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP in manufacturing, Sage X3 preferred.
• Knowledge of purchasing, production planning, and inventory control.
• On-site work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing activities including requisitions, POs, supplier follow-up.
• Obtain supplier quotes, negotiate pricing and lead times.
• Create and adjust production schedules based on demand and capacity.
• Issue, release, and track manufacturing work orders in Sage X3.
• Manage raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory.
• Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits; investigate variances.
• Maintain item master data, BOMs, routings, and planning parameters.
• Coordinate expediting and communicate production priorities.
• Collaborate with Assembly, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams.

Skills

ERP experience

Sage X3

Purchasing

Production planning

Inventory control

Manufacturing coordination

Analytical skills

Communication

On-site

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

Purchasing & Inventory Control Specialist (up to $30/hr) (JN -032026-418418) Minnetonka, Minnesota

Salary: USD27 - USD30 per hour

About the Role

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 trackin
• 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