Purchasing & Operations Support Specialist

East-Texas-Lighthouse-For-the-Blin; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind is seeking an Experienced Purchasing & Operations Support Specialist in Tyler, TX to manage purchasing, receiving, inventory, and ERP/QMS data entry. The role blends material management with operations support and works with multiple teams to keep supply chains flowing.

Key tasks include supplier coordination, shipment routing, maintaining pricing and PO dates in the ERP, and supporting quality documentation while enabling efficient material flow in a small

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years of purchasing, inventory, or operations support experience preferred.
• Forklift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities including supplier communication, order placement, shipment routing and tracking through receipt and invoice reconciliation.
• Support daily warehouse operation tasks including shipping and receiving, loading/unloading, production tracking, material transfers and preparing materials for production or storage.
• Arrange inbound materials shipments and maintain receiving schedules.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, price, or sale conditions and take corrective action as required.
• Maintain ERP system with accurate PO dates and updated price lists.
• Collaborate with production planner, customer service, and receiving departments to maximize material flow.
• Assist with monitoring inventories and stock levels.
• Support quality assurance documentation and administrative tasks, including controlled documents.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Manufacturing experience

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2+ years purchasing, inventory, or operations support experience

Forklift experience preferred

Tools

ERP system

QMS system

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Horizon Industries - Tyler, TX 75702
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $17.00 - $22.00
Hourly
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Admin - Clerical

The purpose of the East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind shall be the rehabilitation, education, training and employment of people who are blind and visually impaired, and the furtherance of their interests and welfare through programs designed to provide rehabilitation, training and employment opportunities, being wholly charitable and benevolent.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Purchasing & Operations Support Specialist position is an indirect labor support position, reporting to the Quality & Distribution Manager. The position is a blended position, primarily responsible for material management through purchasing, delivery, receiving, inspecting, inventory management and systems data entry and other operations support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage purchasing activities including supplier communication, order placement, shipment routing and tracking through receipt and invoice reconciliation
• Support daily warehouse operation tasks including shipping and receiving, loading and unloading trailers, production tracking, material transfers and preparing materials for production or storage
• Arrange inbound materials shipments and maintain receiving schedules
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale, documents in QMS system and takes corrective action when required
• Maintain ERP system with accurate expected PO dates and updated price lists
• Collaborate with production planner, customer service, and receiving departments to maximize efficient material flow
• Assist with monitoring virtual and physical inventories and stock levels
• Support quality assurance documentation and administrative tasks, including creating and maintaining controlled documents
• Perform data entry and system updates as directed in ERP and QMS systems
• Assist with reporting and analysis related to purchasing and inventory
• Collaborate on business development efforts to assist with new product development
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory, or operations support preferred
• Forklift experience is preferred

SKILLS

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software needed to check purchase orders and maintain purchasing records
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments is a plus
• Must be able to obtain and maintain fork truck driver certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Alternate between warehouse, production and office settings as needed
• Must be able to reach above shoulder height, below the waist, or lift as required move materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques are required.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs
• Hearing must be within the normal range for necessary radio usage
• Vision must be correctable to safely perform all tasks.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable blind individuals to perform essential functions.