Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Planner

American & Efird LLC; Mount Holly (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Training

Career growth

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

American & Efird (A&E) is seeking a Manufacturing/Purchasing Specialist to join our Mount Holly facility. The role focuses on purchasing, supplier management, inventory planning, and cross-functional coordination to support production and on-time delivery.

Candidates should have at least 2 years in purchasing or related fields, strong Excel/Office skills, and experience with JD Edwards ERP. Onsite work with regular hours (8am-5pm) and full-time benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in purchasing, procurement, inventory planning, or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience with ERP systems; JD Edwards preferred.
• Experience with Kronos and Db Query V1 preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Purchase assigned consumer products to support demand and inventory.
• Manage supplier relationships and coordinate replenishment.
• Monitor inventory and collaborate to maintain stock levels.
• Support finished goods planning and forecasting.
• Maintain and update pricing in company systems.
• Process purchase orders and track supplier delivery.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and Accounts Payable.
• Identify and resolve open or unreconciled purchase orders.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Sales, Customer Service, and Operations.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Meet performance, service, and productivity standards.
• Follow policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Inventory planning

ERP JD Edwards

Kronos

Db Query V1

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

JD Edwards ERP

Kronos

Db Query

Job description

American & Efird (A&E) is seeking a Manufacturing/Purchasing Specialist to join our Mount Holly facility. The role focuses on purchasing, supplier management, inventory planning, and cross-functional coordination to support production and on-time delivery.

Candidates should have at least 2 years in purchasing or related fields, strong Excel/Office skills, and experience with JD Edwards ERP. Onsite work with regular hours (8am-5pm) and full-time benefits are offered.