We are seeking a highly organized and self-motivated Purchasing & Inventory Specialist to oversee the full purchasing and inventory management process for a growing manufacturing and distribution operation. This is a key individual contributor role with significant ownership and long-term stability.
Responsibilities
Manage purchasing activities from sourcing through order fulfillment
Create, track, and receive purchase orders within an ERP system
Monitor inventory levels and forecast supply needs
Maintain vendor relationships and negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts
Resolve vendor issues, returns, credits, and shortages
Analyze inventory data and prepare reports
Coordinate with warehouse, production, and leadership teams to support operational needs
Qualifications
2+ years of purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain experience
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with ERP systems
Understanding of inventory planning and forecasting
Knowledge of freight, logistics, and transportation costs is a plus
Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
What We're Looking For
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Self-sufficient with strong follow-through
Numbers & Facts
Location
Frederick, Maryland
Salary
$26–$30 Per Hour
Skills
Cargo/Freightunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Distribution Operationsunmatched
Distribution Servicesunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Follow Throughunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Inventory Planningunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Order/Customer Fulfillmentunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Procurement Managementunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Transportation and Logisticsunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Warehouse Coordinationunmatched
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