Purchasing Operations Specialist - Vernon Hills, United States - Soho Square Solutions

Description

Job Description

*This Position is a remote role but need someone who is in and around Illinois.

*Training in Vernon Hills Clients office if needed.

Summary

This role will provide support to the Purchasing Operations buyers. They will be responsible for managing aged inventory, updating system notes, following-up on outstanding items, and updating daily reports. This role could also find themselves helping to provide out of office coverage to my two drop ship teams.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Proactively work to reduce on hand aged inventory

Manage existing aged inventory by working closely with the sales organization and CDW buyers

Maintain daily Purchasing Operations reports, ensuring all data is up to date and accurate

Provide out of office coverage

Education and/or Experience Qualifications

Associates Degree in Business or a Supply Chain related field, OR

1 years related Supply Chain or Procurement experience

Required Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders from multiple areas of the business

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Proficient using Microsoft Excel

Critical thinking and resourcefulness to solve problems