Inventory & Purchasing Analyst

DAP is looking to hire Inventory & Purchasing Analyst for Dallas Plant, TX.

The Inventory & Purchasing Analyst determines the appropriate levels of inventory for the manufacturing plant while considering machine production schedules, current inventory, service quality, and projected sales demand. Perform inventory analysis daily as well as solve problems, minimize product obsolescence, and meet inventory strategy objectives.  Coordination of the ordering of raw materials and packaging supplies to meet production requirements.  

Responsibilities

          Inventory Duties


* Continuously maintain the integrity of the schedule by balancing demand and supply inside the planning window.


* Build strong relationships with our strategic vendors that help ensure long-term accountability and secure the best terms.   


* Responsible for inventory levels of raw materials and packaging supplies to ensure availability for production.  


* Monitor receipts, reschedules, late shipments.

Perform inventory adjustments and prepare inventory reports to document counts, discrepancies, and other statistical data. 


* Perform inventory analysis and make recommendations on excess, obsolete, or slow-moving item

Purchasing


* Prepare purchase orders and ensure materials are purchased on time and within budget.  


* Purchasing of raw materials and packaging supplies, as well as some finished goods.  


* Follows up with vendors to ensure timely delivery.  


* Develop and monitor cost-reduction strategies and establishing effective procurement procedures.  


* Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.  


* Assist in forecasting to plan future orders. 


* Coordinating with shipping agencies and sellers to ensure timely deliveries and oversee the integrity and quality of delivered goods and services.  

Tracking


* Track and maintain inventory records, including quantities, specifications and costs.  


* Assist in the preparation for the annual physical inventory as well as periodic cycle counts for inventory accuracy.  


* Train plant personnel in maintaining accurate data.  


* Provides improvement recommendations to improve inventory control.  


* Analyze and review the quality of materials purchased and discuss defective or unacceptable goods with vendors.

Data Entry


* Input of inventory adjustments, material receipts, and purchase orders, resolves discrepancies.

Other duties as assigned.
 

Requirements:


* Bachelor's Degree 


* 5 years+ experience in Business/Production Materials Planning.


* Must know the basic tasks of the warehouse, such as receiving, shipping, inventory management.


* Well versed with P.C.

skills, 10-Key, APICS.


* Logical reasoning abilities; knowledge of processes, applications, terminology, forecasting and facility capabilities.


* Critical thinking and probl...