Inventory Control – Purchasing Agent

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory counts through cycle counts, audits, and physical inventory processes
• Monitor inventory movement, adjustments, and discrepancies within inventory management systems
• Investigate and resolve inventory variances to maintain system accuracy
• Maintain accurate inventory records through physical counts and electronic inventory systems
• Coincide inventory transfers between branches and investigate transfer discrepancies
• Analyze inventory reports to identify slow-moving inventory, obsolete stock, and inventory optimization opportunities
• Continuously improve inventory control procedures to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Create, process, and manage purchase orders to support operational and customer requirements
• Track inbound deliveries and monitor supplier performance
• Coordinate purchasing activities with warehouse, production, sales, and operations teams
• Source products and materials as required to meet customer and business needs
• Maintain accurate inventory records through physical counts and electronic inventory systems
• Coordinate receiving activities with warehouse and yard personnel
• Assist with staging, storage, and organization of incoming inventory
• Support inventory organization and warehouse efficiency initiatives
• Ensure inventory is properly labeled, stored, and maintained according to company standards
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory transactions within ERP systems
• Generate inventory, purchasing, and operational reports as required
• Analyze inventory performance and recommend improvements
• Maintain organized purchasing and inventory documentation
• Support audits, inventory reconciliations, and operational reviews

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments
• Customer-focused mindset with strong operational awareness
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, inventory control, supply chain, warehouse operations, or distribution
• Experience with ERP systems, purchasing software, and inventory management systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Experience working with building materials, steel, rebar, manufacturing, or industrial products preferred
• CPIM, CSCP, or related supply chain certification is a plus
• Experience using BisTrack or comparable ERP software preferred
• Combination of office, warehouse, yard, and manufacturing environments
• More than 50% of the workday may be spent supporting warehouse, inventory, or production activities
• Frequent interaction with vendors, warehouse personnel, production teams, sales, and operations
• Occasional lifting of materials or inventory items up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to warehouse equipment, manufacturing operations, and varying weather conditions when working in outdoor storage areas
• Occasional travel between facilities or vendor locations may be required