We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing & Logistics Agent to manage purchasing activities, inventory levels, supplier relationships, and domestic/international logistics operations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience coordinating shipments and vendors, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors and suppliers
Process purchase orders, invoices, and maintain purchasing records
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate deliveries to support production schedules
Resolve issues related to shortages, damaged goods, and order discrepancies
Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including transportation arrangements and shipment tracking
Prepare and process shipping documentation, invoices, bills of lading, export/import documents, and related records
Communicate with customers, vendors, freight carriers, and overseas partners to ensure timely delivery
Analyze purchasing costs and freight expenses to support cost-saving initiatives
Maintain accurate shipment and purchasing files while providing excellent customer service
Qualifications
Manufacturing experience preferred
ERP system experience preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Knowledge of logistics systems and transportation processes
Basic understanding of international shipping regulations and documentation
Some college preferred
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment
Personnel Resources an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Pinckard, AL
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Billingunmatched
Cargo/Freightunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cost Analysisunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Import/Exportunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Marine Cargounmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Procurement Managementunmatched
Production Scheduleunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Shipping Documentsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Transportation and Logisticsunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
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