Purchasing & Supply Chain Specialist

Arizona Tile; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety First

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with match

Career Development

Employee Assistance Program

PTO and Holidays

Team Building

Job summary

Arizona Tile is seeking a Purchasing & Supply Chain Specialist to support purchasing, inventory planning, and movement of materials to distribution centers. You will manage purchase orders, track shipments, and coordinate customs clearance with suppliers and carriers.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in purchasing/logistics, strong Excel skills, and a solid understanding of international freight operations. The role is on-site in Tempe, with a team-focused, family-like culture.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 2+ years in purchasing, logistics, international transportation, trade compliance, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of ocean freight, customs, drayage, and import operations.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing, inventory planning, and movement of materials to distribution centers.
• Create and manage purchase orders for stock, special orders, and projects.
• Track ocean shipments and coordinate customs clearance, carrier release, and container recovery.
• Provide container updates and inbound forecasts to distribution centers.

Skills

Ocean freight knowledge

Customs processes

Drayage

Import operations

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory management software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Arizona Tile is a leading, nationally recognized tile and slab distributor. We offer high-quality products and unparalleled service to our customers across the West Coast. With 800+ employees in over 10 states, our success comes from the founding concept that goodwill toward others, including our fellow employees, is good business. Working at Arizona Tile isn't just another job, it's a family!!

Our Commitment....

At our Company we are Committed t o Supporting our Employees in providing an outstanding experience for our customers and by providing an environment that values hard work and dedication.

What We Offer.....

• Safety 1st Organization
• Competitive pay
• S.A or H.R.A with Company Contributions
• 401k Retirement Savings Program with discretionary employer match
• Progressive career development and training
• Employee assistance program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Service recognition and awards
• Family oriented environment with open communication, collaborative atmosphere, and team-building events

What You Will Do:

As the Purchasing & Supply Chain Specialist you will support purchasing, inventory planning, and the movement of materials from suppliers to Arizona Tile's distribution centers.

Your Top Accountabilities in the Role:

• Maintain product knowledge for assigned categories, including characteristics, specifications, availability, lead times, quality, pricing, and costs.
• Create accurate purchase orders for stock, special orders, and projects in inventory management software; send orders to suppliers and confirm receipt, quantities, and commitments.
• Track ocean and intermodal shipments from booking through final delivery, coordinating customs clearance, carrier release, drayage, and container recovery within free time.
• Provide daily container updates and inbound forecasts to distribution centers using internal reporting tools and Supply Chain Visibility Software.
• Maintain professional relationships with suppliers, freight forwarders, carriers, drayage providers, and brokers; evaluate service, responsiveness, cost, and communication.
• Work with Accounts Payable to onboard vendors, reconcile statements, and process approved payments. Maintain records for budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.

Position Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 2+ years of prior experience in purchasing, logistics, international transportation, trade compliance, or related areas. Prior work experience with stone, granite, or slabs is a plus.
• Functional Skills: General understanding of international ocean freight, customs processes, drayage, and import operations. Strong attention to detail and accuracy along with excellent prioritization and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects; meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to interpret technical instructions, drawings, specifications, and mathematical information; calculating discounts, costs, exchange rates, and other purchasing figures using basic algebra.
• Technology Aptitude/Other: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, and other business systems; ability to maintain accurate purchasing, shipment, and cost records.
• Language Skills: Strong written and excellent verbal communication skills to work with our vendors, suppliers, customers (in person or by telephone) and to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Core Values & Behaviors: Safety Focused, Customer Driven, Conscientious, Strong Communication Skills, Hard Work Ethic, Ethical Integrity, Teamwork, and Tenacity. Friendly and warm demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills.

Other Important Information:

• Reports To: Purchasing Manager and Supply Chain Manager
• Work Schedule: Typical 8 am - 5 pm, extra hours may be needed as business fluctuate.
• Work Environment: The employee is occasionally exposed to an environment with moderate noise level. The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions and may work with and in proximity to material handling equipment, including forklift, as well as packaged, cement-based products such as grouts, cleaning, and sealing chemicals for tile and stone.
• Physical Requirements: The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands to finger, handle and feel, and to talk and hear.

About Us....

Arizona Tile is a leading, nationally recognized tile and slab distributor. We offer high-quality products and unparalleled service to our customers across the West Coast. With 800+ employees in over 10 states, our success comes from the founding concept that goodwill toward others, including our fellow employees, is good business. Working at Arizona Tile isn't just another job, it's a family!!

Our Commitment....

At our Company we are Committed t o Supporting our Employees in providing an outstanding experience for our customers and by providing an environment that values hard work and dedication.

What We Offer.....

• Safety 1st Organization


• Competitive pay


• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, & More!


• S.A or H.R.A with Company Contributions


• 401k Retirement Savings Program with discretionary employer match


• Progressive career development and training


• Employee assistance program


• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay


• Service recognition and awards


• Family oriented environment with open communication, collaborative atmosphere, and team-building events

What You Will Do:

As the Purchasing & Supply Chain Specialist you will support purchasing, inventory planning, and the movement of materials from suppliers to Arizona Tile's distribution centers.

Your Top Accountabilities in the Role:

• Maintain product knowledge for assigned categories, including characteristics, specifications, availability, lead times, quality, pricing, and costs.


• Create accurate purchase orders for stock, special orders, and projects in inventory management software; send orders to suppliers and confirm receipt, quantities, and commitments.


• Track ocean and intermodal shipments from booking through final delivery, coordinating customs clearance, carrier release, drayage, and container recovery within free time.


• Provide daily container updates and inbound forecasts to distribution centers using internal reporting tools and Supply Chain Visibility Software.


• Maintain professional relationships with suppliers, freight forwarders, carriers, drayage providers, and brokers; evaluate service, responsiveness, cost, and communication.


• Work with Accounts Payable to onboard vendors, reconcile statements, and process approved payments. Maintain records for budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.

Position Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.


• Experience: 2+ years of prior experience in purchasing, logistics, international transportation, trade compliance, or related areas. Prior work experience with stone, granite, or slabs is a plus.


• Functional Skills: General understanding of international ocean freight, customs processes, drayage, and import operations. Strong attention to detail and accuracy along with excellent prioritization and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects; meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to interpret technical instructions, drawings, specifications, and mathematical information; calculating discounts, costs, exchange rates, and other purchasing figures using basic algebra.


• Technology Aptitude/Other: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, and other business systems; ability to maintain accurate purchasing, shipment, and cost records.


• Language Skills: Strong written and excellent verbal communication skills to work with our vendors, suppliers, customers (in person or by telephone) and to communicate with all levels of the organization.


• Core Values & Behaviors: Safety Focused, Customer Driven, Conscientious, Strong Communication Skills, Hard Work Ethic, Ethical Integrity, Teamwork, and Tenacity. Friendly and warm demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills.

Other Important Information:

• Reports To: Purchasing Manager and Supply Chain Manager


• Work Schedule: Typical 8 am - 5 pm, extra hours may be needed as business fluctuate.


• Work Environment: The employee is occasionally exposed to an environment with moderate noise level. The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions and may work with and in proximity to material handling equipment, including forklift, as well as packaged, cement-based products such as grouts, cleaning, and sealing chemicals for tile and stone.


• Physical Requirements: The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands to finger, handle and feel, and to talk and hear.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and a participant of the E-Verify Program where required by state law. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Arizona Tile's Human Resource Department.