PURCHASING INVENTORY SPECIALIST

JBS USA; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA at the Plainwell Plant is seeking a Purchasing Inventory Specialist. This role reports to the Purchasing Supervisor and focuses on inventory control, cycle counts, and data accuracy.

Responsibilities include managing cycle counts, coordinating with Material Master, and leading inventory projects while driving 5S and efficiencies in the stockroom. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be attentive to detail and record keeping.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
• Experience with inventory management or stock control is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage yearly cycle counts and parts not counted.
• Work with Material Master regarding master data that affects inventory.
• Lead inventory projects and 5S initiatives.
• Oversee parts/packaging disposal and reduction of inventory/overstock.
• Handle critical BOM items and coordinate with vendors on lead times.
• Receipt, documentation, and distribution of parts and materials.
• Assist in training purchasing assistants and filing paperwork.

Skills

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Documentation

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Position Title:Purchasing Inventory Specialist

Description

Position Title:Purchasing Inventory Specialist

Department: Purchasing Department

Location:Plainwell Plant

Purchasing Assistant/Inventory Specialist: AM 8 HOURS—Serves under Purchasing Supervisor

The primary responsibilities of the purchasing assistant/inventory specialist are to manage inventory and work on inventory projects.

Expected Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Manage yearly cycle counts and parts not counted
• Work with Material Master regarding master data that affects inventory
• Inventory projects
• 5S
• Parts/Packaging disposal
• Reduction of inventory/overstock
• Critical BOM

Individual must be attentive to detail and record keeping to perform the following:

• Retrieving, issuing, and documentingpartsand materials as they are received and dispersed.
• Receiving and taking delivery ofpartsand materials.
• Assist in training purchasing assistants
• Parts investigation
• Working with the vendor to determine lead times or to find an alternate material
• Filing paperwork and documents by combination of company name and numerical sequence.

Individuals must have strong work ethic, be dependable, able to work independently (often without direct supervision) and possess a strong cooperative attitude.

Other experience or background that is not required but is helpful and preferred is:

• Ability to speak and/or write Spanish
• Strong Computer Skills – with emphasis in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with mechanicalpartsand materials
• Maintenance experience
• Experience with packaging materials
• Experience in handling chemicals
• Warehouse or stockroom experience.

EOE, INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETS