What are the responsibilities and job description for the A/V Purchasing/Inventory Manager position at Executive Electronics of Southwest Florida?
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Executive Electronics of Southwest Florida Inc.is growing and expanding AGAIN! Join one of the industry leaders, a CEPRO 100 company. See here - CE Pro May 2022. We offer great pay, health benefits, 401 K matching and paid holidays.
We are a family owned and operated low voltage integrator specializing in Smart Homes, Home Theater, Lighting, Shades IP video, CCTV Security and Fire Systems. EE has been serving Southwest Florida for over 40 years. Executive Electronics is currently opening 2 new offices, one in Naples and one in Tampa.
This position could work out of the Bonita Springs office or the Tampa office.
There is current opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our team as an A/V Purchasing & Inventory Manager. Experience in all areas of audio/video services is preferred.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities, but not limited to:
- Prepares and issues POs (purchase orders) on complex or specialized parts to support construction schedules and other requirements. Liaison with Engineering and Design groups on product specifications.
- Prepares and issues RFQs (Request for Quote) and inputs information received into the job management system for the purpose of using price quantity breaks and determining secondary sourcing.
- Places orders, select the most appropriate sources of supply and gives full weight to competitive quotations, delivery schedules, and vendor quality.
- Seeks out and qualifies new vendors to support the supply chain and mitigate single source supply risks.
- Contacts vendors regarding adjustments, incorrect material, or delivery problems. Coordinates corrective actions.
- Maintains working knowledge of product lines and applications.
- Develops and maintains effective vendor relations.
- Metrics: Understands, assess and evaluates all daily, weekly and monthly standard metrics (KPIs) reported by the department head (Global Purchasing Director).
- Establish and maintain A/V inventory levels across all warehouses via daily/weekly counts with the support of the Warehouse Manager.
- Review all A/V jobs daily for 14-21 day outlook and work with the Warehouse Manager to stage parts for technicians.
- Perform periodic inventory counts of warehouse and trucks.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or other related discipline is preferred.
- Minimum five (5) years of closely related purchasing experience.
- Proficient in inventory/purchasing systems and computer-based programs such as Excel, Word, Project, etc.
Skills And Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and other internal departments.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to access and manipulate system data for reporting and tracking purposes.
- Ability to effectively negotiate terms of sale to meet schedule and pricing objectives.
Physical Demands:
In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. Must be able to effectively communicate (i.e., see, hear, speak, and write clearly) in order to communicate with employees and/or clients; manual dexterity required for frequent reaching, climbing, and lifting of moderate objects up to 75 pounds, and operating office equipment.
Full-time Position: 8:00am-4:30pm M-F
Must have clear driving record and be able to pass drug and background checks
Salary: Commensurate with experience