Purchasing & Inventory Officer

With a team of approximately 100 people, we have been growing quickly and we are looking for the right person to join our Purchasing Team as a Purchasing and Inventory Officer. This role would be perfect for someone who:

- Is a process driven individual
- Is comfortable with a fast-paced environment
- Is excellent with spreadsheets and numbers
- Is committed to ensuring that count numbers are right

Stocktakes form a big portion of this role, so the ability to accurately count is a must.

Why Work for Us?

We are growing, and fast While most manufacturing businesses in Australia are declining, Easy Signs were named as one of the fastest-growing manufacturing companies in Australia by both the Smart50 and Australian Financial Review for two consecutive years We were also awarded the Most Innovative Manufacturing Company in Australia at the 2019 Australian Financial Review Boss Awards.

Most recently, we've expanded into the USA and have set up another manufacturing warehouse in Pennsylvania to provide excellent service and products to our US and Canadian customers

Do you want to work for a company that appreciates your efficiency and effort? Then this is the opportunity for you

**Requirements**:

- Excellent Communication Skills. You will be required to communicate with the production staff, management and suppliers to find resolutions to problems, gather information and answer questions.
- Ability to work Autonomously. We are looking for a go getter who is able to independently take charge of their day to day tasks with support and guidance from the Purchasing Manager.
- Demonstrated Mathematical Ability. You must be very comfortable with numbers as numerical calculations form a large part of the role.
- Intermediate skills in Excel Spreadsheets as a minimum. Spreadsheets are a large part of our purchasing system, if are not comfortable in navigating spreadsheets this is not the role for you.
- Attention to Detail. You will need a keen eye for errors and the ability to self check your work as certain tasks including Stock Counts must be completed with 100% accuracy.
- Process and Deadline driven. You will need to follow many processes that have strict deadlines.
- Flexibility. Due to the fast moving nature of our Production Floor, we may need you to start earlier or later in the day during the completion of the Monthly Stock Counts.
- Highly Motivated and Enthusiastic.
- A proven history of the ability to conduct accurate stocktakes is highly favourable. We have a large number of stock SKUs that require accurate fortnightly and monthly counts.
- A background in a similar Purchasing and Inventory Officer or Stocktake position is highly favourable.

Ticking the boxes?

Well let's get into a bit more detail about the role. You will be responsible for assisting with the purchasing from our Domestic and International suppliers:

- Conduct stocktakes (fortnightly & monthly) of materials on hand (SOH).
- Input SOH figures into Inventory Management Spreadsheets.
- Analyse monthly usage figures to determine projected holding quantities.
- Continually monitor for potential stock outs and help action internal processes. Notify the Purchasing Manager of any potential stock outs.
- Plan Purchase Orders to Domestic & International suppliers. Liaise with suppliers on urgent requirements.
- Administer general stock management tasks including: updating Container Schedules, Warehouse Plans, Stock on Hand readings and Quality Checks on product batches.
- Maintain supplier and stock information ensuring all details are up to date (Contact Details, SKU's, Pricing, etc ).
- Maintain supplier communications, monitor and prepare for supplier holiday periods or closures.

Reporting to

This role will report to Purchasing Manager and guidance will be provided on all Purchasing tasks.

What We're Offering
- This is a full time, onsite position
- Office hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm (some flexibility is required during the end of month stock counts)
- Macbook Pro will be provided with additional monitors
- Competitive salary on offer
- Full training provided with continued support

To Apply
- Also include the answer to the following question in your cover letter: How many times have we mentioned the word 'purchasing' in this ad?
- Agencies do not contact us about this position.