Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Planner

Rite in the Rain; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Purchasing and Inventory Planner to manage procurement processes and maintain inventory levels. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in materials planning, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This full-time role offers an annual salary between $65,000 and $80,000, depending on experience. The position requires effectively collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure optimal inventory management.

Qualifications

• Two-year college or technical degree or equivalent in education and experience.
• 5+ years of related experience in materials planning and purchasing.
• Expertise in project management and supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Act as point person for interfacing with key suppliers.
• Create, monitor, and manage purchase orders.
• Release and monitor shop orders for manufactured items.
• Generate reports on inventory turnover and procurement status.

Skills

Inventory management

Supplier negotiation

Project management

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word)

Education

Two-year college or technical degree

5+ years in materials planning and purchasing

Tools

Order Management System

Crystal Reports

Job description

A manufacturing company in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Purchasing and Inventory Planner to manage procurement processes and maintain inventory levels. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in materials planning, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This full-time role offers an annual salary between $65,000 and $80,000, depending on experience. The position requires effectively collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure optimal inventory management.