Purchasing Receiving Specialist

Schillings; Saint John (IN); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Schillings in Saint John, IN is seeking a Purchasing Receiving Specialist to support day-to-day PO processing and receiving activities, ensuring timely and accurate transactions in the ERP system. You will coordinate with vendors, carriers, and internal departments to track POs, resolve discrepancies, and maintain complete documentation per policy.

The role requires attention to detail, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to timely, accurate ERP transactions.
• Problem-solving skills to investigate variances and drive issues to resolution.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple open POs and inbound deliveries in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication for coordinating with vendors, carriers, and internal requestors.
• Basic math and data verification skills (units of measure, quantities, backorders, partial receipts).
• Professional customer service mindset and ability to follow procedures and approval requirements.
• Comfort working in an office environment
• Ability to use standard office software (Excel, email).
• Working knowledge of receiving best practices (inspection, documentation, discrepancy handling).
• Ability to calculate quantities and verify units of measure; basic math skills.
• Professional customer service mindset for internal and external communication.
• Ability to follow written procedures and comply with safety and quality requirements.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate inbound deliveries with vendors and carriers; schedule receiving as required.
• Receive materials and services: verify item/part number, quantity, and condition; match packing slips and bills of lading to POs.
• Post receipts promptly and accurately in the ERP/inventory system; ensure important notes and documentation are transcribed
• Create labels and route received items to the appropriate department
• Identify and resolve discrepancies (over/short, damage, incorrect items, backorders) by communicating with vendors and internal Purchasing Buyers and Agents.
• Initiate returns/RMAs, replacements, or credits as needed.
• Maintain complete receiving and PO documentation (POs, packing slips, BOLs).
• Support Accounts Payable when needed by researching receiving status and assisting with invoice discrepancies.
• Communicate delivery changes and receipt issues to Purchasing and Sales personnel.
• Identify and resolve receiving discrepancies (over/short, damage, incorrect items), including initiating returns, RMAs, credits, or replacements.
• Assist with supplier performance tracking (on-time delivery, quality issues) and continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing/receiving workflows.
• Follow all company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to the role.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Problem solving

PO management

Communication

Data verification

Customer service

Excel proficiency

Receiving best practices

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Great news! Schillings is currently looking for a Purchasing Receiving Specialist at our Saint John, IN location. We offer competitive pay along with a full package of benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Position Summary:

The Purchasing Receiving Specialist supports day-to-day PO processing and receiving activities to ensure materials have been delivered correctly, received accurately, and transacted timely in the ERP/inventory system. This role coordinates with vendors, carriers, and internal departments to track open POs, resolve receiving and invoice discrepancies, and maintain complete documentation in accordance with company policy and safety requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate inbound deliveries with vendors and carriers; schedule receiving as required.
• Receive materials and services: verify item/part number, quantity, and condition; match packing slips and bills of lading to POs.
• Post receipts promptly and accurately in the ERP/inventory system; ensure important notes and documentation are transcribed
• Create labels and route received items to the appropriate department
• Identify and resolve discrepancies (over/short, damage, incorrect items, backorders) by communicating with vendors and internal Purchasing Buyers and Agents.
• Initiate returns/RMAs, replacements, or credits as needed.
• Maintain complete receiving and PO documentation (POs, packing slips, BOLs).
• Support Accounts Payable when needed by researching receiving status and assisting with invoice discrepancies.
• Communicate delivery changes and receipt issues to Purchasing and Sales personnel.
• Identify and resolve receiving discrepancies (over/short, damage, incorrect items), including initiating returns, RMAs, credits, or replacements as needed.
• Assist with supplier performance tracking (on-time delivery, quality issues) and continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing/receiving workflows.
• Follow all company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to the role.

Education/Required Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to timely, accurate ERP transactions (PO updates, receipts, and corrections).
• Problem-solving skills to investigate variances and drive issues to resolution.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple open POs and inbound deliveries in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication for coordinating with vendors, carriers, and internal requestors.
• Basic math and data verification skills (units of measure, quantities, backorders, partial receipts).
• Professional customer service mindset and ability to follow procedures and approval requirements.
• Comfort working in an office environment
• Ability to use standard office software (Excel, email).
• Working knowledge of receiving best practices (inspection, documentation, discrepancy handling).
• Ability to calculate quantities and verify units of measure; basic math skills.
• Professional customer service mindset for internal and external communication.
• Ability to follow written procedures and comply with safety and quality requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience in receiving, purchasing/procurement support, inventory control, or a related operations role.
• Experience using an ERP or inventory system to create POs and/or post receipts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic computer/data entry skills.
• Ability to read and interpret purchase orders, packing slips, and basic product specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally (warehouse, production, maintenance, office teams, vendors).
• Experience supporting three-way match (PO/receipt/invoice) and working with Accounts Payable to clear discrepancies.
• Basic knowledge of procurement concepts (lead times, terms, supplier management, expediting).

MISSION - Give our customers what they want, on time and error-free

Schillings provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, military status, unfavorable discharge from military status, sex, marital status, disability, order of protection status, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Schillings is a drug-free workplace.