Purchasing and Inventory Specialist

Purchasing and Inventory Specialist

Avon, OH 44011, USA Req #686

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Alta Equipment Company recently acquired Ecoverse!

Ecoverse delivers a full line of environmental processing equipment and is the premier distributor of organic/environmental recycling and processing machines in North America.

We serve the compost, soil, wood recycling and waste sectors, among others.

As the master distributor for many of Europe's top manufacturers in the space, we are at the forefront of an exciting, growing, and interesting industry.

We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful:


* Training


* Outstanding benefits package (Medical, Dental and Vision, plus much more!)


* 401(k) with match


* Competitive wages


* Paid holidays/PTO

The Purchasing and Inventory Specialist position for the Avon, OH branch provides both purchasing and physical management of all inventories coming into the facility and manages all outgoing project material.

The position will have dual accountability.

Inventory accuracy and management deliverables will serve the procurement/accounting teams.

Primary Duties:


* Forecasting parts inventory needs and ordering parts inventory to maintain optimal levels.


* Monitoring inventory levels, analyzing demand patterns and implementing inventory management strategies to manage stock levels and avoid shortages or excesses


* Maintains knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability.



* Identifying new domestic vendors for directs purchasing programs.


* Become proficient with the use of our inventory management process and system



* Develops and maintains inventory databases.



* Drive corrective action for inventory discrepancy resolution.



* Refining analytics, streamlining efficiency, and enforcing discipline.


* Create Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Business reports; key focus areas include Budget & Forecast, On-Time Order Fulfillment and Inventory Tracking.

Position Requirements:


* Minimum High School or equivalent degree.

Associates degree or technical certifications preferred.


* Two to four years work experience demonstrating strong performance, reliability, and desire to learn.


* Excellent verbal and written communication skills


* Sound planning, organizing, and execution skills.


* Computer savvy, comfortable in MS Word and Excel with the ability to learn other programs.


* Ability to work independently with varying levels of supervision


* Experience in ERP is preferred

About Alta:

Culture is Job #1.

Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team.

More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationship...