Strategic Global Buyer & Logistics Partner

Motion Industries; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing

401K with company match

Job summary

AST Bearings LLC in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Purchasing/Inventory Analyst to analyze inventory, forecasts, and production data, using Excel and MRP/SCM software, and coordinate RFQs with suppliers.

You will negotiate pricing, manage import/export documents, calculate landed costs, support SKU rationalization, and collaborate with sales, freight forwarders, and warehouse teams to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; related tertiary degree is a plus.
• Three years or more experience in a related field.
• Intermediate Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory, usage, forecasts and production data to determine scheduling.
• Learn and use MRP and SCM software.
• Submit and follow up on RFQs to suppliers.
• Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, delivery and requirements.
• Coordinate import/export documents with freight forwarders.
• Analyze products and assign HTS codes.
• Enter and maintain duty and tariff information in the system.
• Assist Sales with landed costs, including cost, freight and duty.
• Provide shipping cost analyses to Sales; support SKU rationalization and other initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales/Marketing to identify trends and refine demand plans.
• Coordinate with delivery and warehouse teams to ensure on-time receipt.
• Enter and monitor purchase orders; expedite with suppliers.
• Obtain and review purchase order confirmations; notify Sales of changes.
• Maintain department files.

Skills

Excel intermediate

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project management

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related tertiary degree preferred

Tools

MRP software

SCM software

RFQ management tools

Job description

AST Bearings LLC in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Purchasing/Inventory Analyst to analyze inventory, forecasts, and production data, using Excel and MRP/SCM software, and coordinate RFQs with suppliers.

You will negotiate pricing, manage import/export documents, calculate landed costs, support SKU rationalization, and collaborate with sales, freight forwarders, and warehouse teams to ensure on-time delivery.