Purchasing Specialist

Company: gearUP’s mission is to inspire and unite teams with customized gear for work and play. Everything we do is designed to ease the burden on managers and coordinators in dealing with uniforms and apparel. We are differentiated in the market via a unique eCommerce platform that enables parents, athletes, and employees to order their own items and ship them directly to their homes or businesses in two weeks or less. We are an authorized team dealer for Nike and Carhartt. We have been one of the fastest-growing companies in the Pacific Northwest since 2018. Now is a great time to join this rapidly expanding business team!

Job Description:

The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for assessing product needs daily, issuing apparel purchase orders to suppliers, and communicating updates to warehousing, production, and customer service to ensure the company meets customer-driven velocity metrics. This hybrid role will be cross-trained in collateral areas of responsibility to support other administrative teams and ensure overall company success.

Responsibilities include:

• Compile and review daily product/inventory reports and purchase apparel as needed.
• Collaborate with the Scheduler and Planner(s) to ensure optimal inventory levels for seasonal demand.
• Track inbound orders through product receipt.
• Reconcile aged open purchase orders and assist the Receiving team in resolving any inbound discrepancies.
• Purchase shipping and office supplies along with MRO.
• Minimize stockout situations and product backorders.
• Communicate product shortages and provide backorder status updates cross-functionally.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is motivated by a passion for growth and learning and a desire to create continued efficiency and improvement in all processes that support a rapidly growing company. The candidate will be able to deal with potential ambiguity and have outstanding problem-solving skills.

Skills & Qualities:

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient with Microsoft office tools, Outlook, Excel (), and Teams.
• Experience using MS Dynamics or other MRP systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• ‘Can Do’ attitude and willingness to take on new tasks as requested.
• Energetic and motivated.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Overtime may be required during peak production seasons.

Experience & Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years prior experience in a high volume, lean production environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Talking, listening, and typing for extended periods of time.
• Manipulation of computer mouse and other small wrist movements required for digital design tools.

Gear Up Sports provides the following employee benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 2 weeks (80 hours) per year, banked at the beginning of the calendar year, pro-rated to the start date.
• Paid Holidays - New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Healthcare Benefits through Regence BlueCross BlueShield - Effective the first of the month following the date of hire·

o Health

o Vision

o Dental

• Life, Disability & Accident Insurance through MetLife – effective 1st of the month following the date of hire:
• Group Term Life insurance – Company paid.
• Long Term Disability insurance – Company paid.
• Voluntary additional life insurance for self & dependents.
• Voluntary Accident Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account Plan allowing pre-tax savings for Health and Dependent Care Expenses.
• The Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) plan is provided through Canopy.
• 401(k) Plan participation after three months of employment with employer matching contribution.
• Oregon Paid Leave benefits – provided through an Equivalent Plan administered by MetLife.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gear Up Sports, Inc.is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical or family leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.,

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Hillsboro, OR 97124: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person