Strategic Procurement & Inventory Analyst

Pettibone Traverse Lift, LLC; Baraga Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Health Savings Account

Flex Spending Account

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pettibone Traverse Lift, LLC is seeking a Procurement Analyst to join the Aftermarket team in Baraga, Michigan. You will analyze aftermarket demand, plan inventory, and manage supplier quotes and purchase orders to keep critical parts available for customers.

This role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-team collaboration, and cost control. Full-time, Monday–Friday, with a strong onboarding and team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a supply chain or purchasing position.
• High school diploma required; a degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with planning, scheduling, inventory control, or Lean Manufacturing is helpful.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Teams.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build good working relationships with suppliers, production teams, engineering, and other internal partners.
• A continuous improvement mindset, strong follow-through, and a can‑do attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, research issues, use resources wisely, and stay organized in a fast‑paced environment.
• A self‑starting work style with curiosity, accountability, and a high activity level.
• Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight travel, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze aftermarket demand and stock parts accordingly.
• Plan inventory levels to ensure availability while avoiding excess stock.
• Research older and hard-to-source parts and determine purchasing approaches.
• Find alternate sources and new suppliers for critical items.
• Prepare RFQs, compare pricing, lead times, and other purchasing considerations.
• Place and manage purchase orders accurately and on time.
• Build supplier relationships while addressing pricing and delivery concerns.
• Monitor inventory performance and identify opportunities to improve service levels.
• Negotiate pricing and look for ways to reduce material and freight costs.
• Collaborate with Aftermarket, Engineering, Inventory, and Operations teams to move parts to customers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Self-starting

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Pettibone Traverse Lift, LLC is seeking a Procurement Analyst to join the Aftermarket team in Baraga, Michigan. You will analyze aftermarket demand, plan inventory, and manage supplier quotes and purchase orders to keep critical parts available for customers.

This role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-team collaboration, and cost control. Full-time, Monday–Friday, with a strong onboarding and team-oriented environment.