Purchasing Assistant / Inventory Coordinator
Bedford, NH
Full Time
Mid Level
Eastern Industrial Automation is a well-established International Industrial Distributor of Mechanical, Automation, Pneumatic, Hydraulic products offering a broad offering of Engineering Services and System design solutions.
This position is responsible for following and tracking open purchase orders, while also taking an active role in inventory analysis — including processing returns and evaluating and making recommendations for inactive/slow-moving stock.
This position is in-office in Bedford, NH; Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
Wage - $55,000. - $65,000. Based on experience and an excellent benefits package.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - The following list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary based on business needs.
SPECIFIC EDUCATION, JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
https://www.easternia.com/
This position is responsible for following and tracking open purchase orders, while also taking an active role in inventory analysis — including processing returns and evaluating and making recommendations for inactive/slow-moving stock.
This position is in-office in Bedford, NH; Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
Wage - $55,000. - $65,000. Based on experience and an excellent benefits package.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - The following list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary based on business needs.
- Conduct a systematic follow-up process on all open purchase orders to minimize delays and customer outages due to shortage of purchased material.
- Work with suppliers to expedite orders, ensuring they are delivered as required and on time.
- Process email requests from sales to expedite purchase orders.
- Review and process discrepant inventory and invoicing issues.
- Coordinate all company inventory returns.
- Place purchase orders for company stock and sales back orders.
- Work with suppliers to acknowledge and confirm purchase orders.
- Process email requests from sales to place orders and quote pricing.
- Review inventory levels and advise planning as needed.
- Generate and analyze inactive/slow-moving inventory reports, identifying stock for return, markdown, or discontinuation.
- Support inventory accuracy efforts and flag discrepancies for review.
SPECIFIC EDUCATION, JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Solid work history.
- High School Diploma or equivalent; additional training and/or education a plus.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and a positive attitude.
- Experience with industrial products a plus.
- 1–3 years of purchasing/supply chain experience preferred.
- Strong analytical skills required.
- Proficient in MS Office applications (especially Excel), as well as ERP Systems Experience; Prophet 21 (P21) experience a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to interpret inventory data and identify trends.
- Experience with and comfortable with using AI applications and tools to support day-to-day work.
https://www.easternia.com/
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