Stock Buyer/Planner

VFP; Duffield (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

VFP is seeking an inventory and purchasing clerk in Duffield, VA. The role focuses on maintaining stock, supporting production schedules, expediting deliveries, and coordinating with vendors and departments to ensure timely material availability.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in purchasing and supply chain, a valid driver’s license, and strong skills with Microsoft Office and inventory/payroll systems. This is an on-site position in Duffield, VA.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1–2 years in purchasing and supply chain.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to our insurance policy.
• Knowledge of algebra, geometry and mathematical formulas.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) and familiarity with inventory and payroll systems.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Review stock material in warehouse for order placement and replacement.
• Verify and count stock in warehouse locations for work order changes.
• Perform bi-annual inventory and as needed.
• Review purchase requisitions and verify quantities vs inventory levels.
• Place indirect orders for maintenance, service calls, and plant upgrades.
• Follow up on back orders, expedite deliveries, and notify departments.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Inventory systems

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Payroll systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Duffield - Duffield, VA 24244, Salary Range: $21.00 - $25.00 Hourly,

Responsible for maintaining and supporting Production functions with materials. Must react to changing production schedule backorders and expedites late deliveries.

• Reviews stock material in warehouse for order placement/replacement.
• Verifies and/or counts stock in warehouse locations for work order changes.
• Performs bi-annual inventory and as needed.
• Reviews purchase requisitions from the stockroom and verifies quantity listed compared to current inventory levels.
• Responsible for placing indirect orders for maintenance, service calls, and construction-in-progress orders for plant upgrades.
• Follows up on back orders, expedites delivery and approves arrangements for delivery and notifies the appropriate department.
• Evaluates vendor performance and utilizes selection of different vendor sources.
• Receives shortage lists and updates with all pertinent information, delivery date expected, purchase order number, and vendor reference and distributes to specified departments.
• Searches for alternate vendors during shortages or stockouts.
• Prints and reviews open orders, send copy to vendors for their review when necessary.
• Prints and reviews open orders and send updated copy to vendor for expediting.
• Meets with vendors, customers, and sales representatives.
• Assists electrical and finishing departments in locating specified material quickly.
• Reviews with Engineering current changes on part numbers, TCN, and ECN updates. Resolves discrepancies and initiates approval for substitute items.
• Requests MSDS forms from all vendors concerning hazardous material on purchase requisitions and sends to Safety Officer.
• Sets up credit account with new vendors.
• Works with Accounting to resolve invoicing discrepancies.
• Assists the warehouse in setting up tag systems for stocked items and maintaining pull tag systems.
• Assists with vendor managed inventories and with setup of new VMI programs for stocked materials.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices with an emphasis on safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required by management.

Qualifications:

• Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Experience 1 - 2 years in purchasing and supply chain Certificates, Licences or Registrations Must have a valid driver’s license and driving record satisfactory to our company insurance policy Knowledge/Skills
• Knowledge of algebra, geometry and mathematical formulas
• Must have excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office applications) and other applicable inventory and payroll systems
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.