Purchasing & Planning Associate

Olympic-Steel; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 77,366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount programs

Referral program

Job summary

Olympic Steel in Milford, CT is seeking a detail‑oriented Purchasing/Inventory Clerk to enter spot and stainless purchase orders, reconcile invoices and support daily production scheduling.

You will maintain PO records, liaise with vendors and internal teams, and help ensure optimal inventory levels while minimizing costs. A High School Diploma and 1+ year in purchasing or inventory in manufacturing are preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or commensurate experience.
• 1+ year of experience in purchasing or inventory control, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Highly skilled with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
• Skilled with multi-tasking and prioritizing.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently enters purchase orders based on approved PO requests.
• Maintains records of all purchase orders, including closing them out.
• Reviews vendor status reports and updates the inventory management system.
• Working with vendors to expedite orders, and communicating with sales, quality, and accounts payable to resolve PO issues.
• Alerts Production Planning Specialist or management of any issues that may arise.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate inventory levels to support the sales forecast, at lowest total cost, while meeting or exceeding required inventory turns.
• Assists with physical inventory as needed.

Skills

Effective written and verbal comms

Multi-tasking and prioritizing

Vendor coordination

Inventory control

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first – always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization. Learn more about Olympic Steel at iamolympicsteel.com.

Job Description

This position is responsible for entering spot orders and stainless purchase orders and helping maintain and close purchase orders. The position handles the reconciling/matching of vendor invoices to purchase orders, material receipts and invoice/tag adjustments and may help to expedite orders. The position is also responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of the daily production schedule.

• Accurately and efficiently enters purchase orders based on approved PO requests
• Maintains records of all purchase orders, including closing them out
• Reviews vendor status reports and updates the inventory management system
• Working with vendors to expedite orders, and communicating with sales, quality, and accounts payable to resolve PO issues.
• Alerts Production Planning Specialist or management of any issues that may arise
• Assist with maintaining appropriate inventory levels to support the sales forecast, at lowest total cost, while meeting or exceeding required inventory turns
• Assists with physical inventory as needed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or commensurate experience
• 1+ year of experience in purchasing or inventory control, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Highly skilled with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Skilled with multi-tasking and prioritizing

Pay Range: $23.00 - $27.00/hour

Why Work for Olympic Steel

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & Employee Discount Programs
• Referral program

We offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact – at our company, in the local community and in the world. For a comprehensive view of our benefits visit Steelperks.com.

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