Purchasing Inventory Manager

Under general direction of the Vice President of Operations, the Purchasing & Inventory Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department. This includes team oversite, inventory management, shipping and receiving oversite, as well as order filling. The Purchasing & Inventory Manger serves as a safety advocate for the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Oversee all purchasing, inventory, and warehouse employees.
• Oversee all purchasing and inventory activities.
• Review all shipping and freight costs.
• Approve all vendor invoices.
• Double check for accuracy bank equipment sales jobs
• Work with sales to forecast and order all ATM/ITM machines and bank equipment.
• Communicate with vendors to reduce equipment costs, reduce freight costs, schedule timely deliveries and equipment recommendations.
• Schedule and complete physical inventory count for all warehouses twice per year
• Complete employee annual reviews
• Oversee and work with safety management company for safety compliance.
• Oversee facility and ground maintenance cleaning, repairs, purchases, etc.
• Accurately completes all paperwork, including timesheets, in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned by senior leadership to meet the needs of the business.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws applicable to position and employment generally.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and expectations to the benefit of the organization and co-workers.
• Productively and positively contribute to the company’s goal of maintaining a safe, healthy, productive, and enjoyable workplace.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that provides the required skill and knowledge. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Associate degree in Business or similar discipline preferred
• Requires five-year minimum relatable work experience.
• Previous supervisor experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Inventory database systems – Proficiency in computer systems required.
• Familiarity with Purchase Orders (P.O.’s) and Work Orders (W.O.’s)
• Money-saving strategies in shipping of related parts and equipment
• Total inventory organization/management
• Familiar with bill of lading
• In-depth understanding of industry and company best practices for the warehouse
• Familiarity with bookkeeping, inventory control practices and logistics

SKILLS:

• Recognize cost-saving areas and communicate any strategies effectively.
• Oversee operation and training of forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Excellent leadership skills, including the abilities to set goals, motivate and manage conflict
• Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening
• Great interpersonal skills
• Good management skills, including strong decision-making, problem-solving and strategic planning abilities
• Exceptional time management and organization skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally ascents/ descends a ladder.
• Constantly positions self to maintain inventory as necessary .
• Ability to work long hours on one’s feet
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at a time.

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Operations

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

HOURS OF WORK: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but must be flexible in order to service customers.