Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator

Omseating; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

401k Matching

Vacation time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

OM Seating is seeking a Purchasing Clerk to join the team. The role involves researching vendors, gathering pricing and lead times, issuing purchase orders, and tracking shipments to ensure timely delivery.

You will work with engineering and design to forecast trends, manage ERP data, and support inventory planning. A degree and relevant experience are required, with stringent attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree required.
• 2–3 years of wholesale/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and ERP systems.
• Strong math and interpersonal communication skills.
• Calm, professional demeanor and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Research vendors, collect pricing, and update pricing data in the database.
• Create and issue purchase orders promptly and accurately.
• Obtain lead times from suppliers and update PO ETA in ERP.
• Monitor shipments, communicate delays, and document issues.
• Coordinate with design/engineering for sourcing and forecast trends.
• Prepare shipping schedules and organize shipment documents.
• Reconcile purchase orders to orders and assist with inventory planning.
• Maintain daily communications with buyers and warehouse staff.
• Support other departments as needed and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Prioritization

Teamwork

Proactive thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

OM Seating is seeking a Purchasing Clerk to join the team. The role involves researching vendors, gathering pricing and lead times, issuing purchase orders, and tracking shipments to ensure timely delivery.

You will work with engineering and design to forecast trends, manage ERP data, and support inventory planning. A degree and relevant experience are required, with stringent attention to detail and strong communication skills.