Supply Chain Associate - Inventory Management and Purchasing (On-site)

JOB SUMMARY:
The Supply Chain Associate – Inventory Management & Purchasing will support daily supply chain operations by proactively managing inventory and executing purchasing activities to ensure accurate inventory levels and order fulfillment. This role is ideal for a recent college graduate looking to develop hands-on experience in supply chain operations, procurement, and inventory planning. The associate will utilize the FACTS ERP system to monitor inventory levels, manage stock purchasing, maintain inventory accuracy, and support proactive inventory planning to ensure product availability while optimizing working capital.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Inventory Management:
• Understands the purchasing needs and demands of the company.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the FACTS system.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts and system reconciliation.
• Assist in optimizing warehouse layout by establishing appropriate picking, bulk, and outbound shipping locations, and defining warehouse zones to improve inventory accessibility, picking efficiency, and overall operational flow.
• Manage Min/Max inventory parameters to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Support regular inventory audits and reporting.
• Generate and process purchase orders based on inventory requirements and demand forecasts.
Proactive Inventory Planning:
• Analyze historical demand and inventory trends to anticipate replenishment needs.
• Utilize reporting and data extracts from FACTS to proactively manage stock levels.
• Adjust reorder points and quantities based on sales velocity and lead times.
• Work closely with operations and sales teams to ensure product availability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for inventory planning and purchasing processes.
FACTS/Systems Ownership & Key User Support:
• Serve as the key user for the FACTS ERP system, developing strong proficiency in inventory, purchasing, and order management functions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for FACTS-related questions and troubleshooting within the branch.
• Train and support branch team members in proper use of the system to ensure consistency and accuracy in inventory and purchasing processes.
• Assist in documenting system procedures and best practices and cascading system knowledge to the broader team.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and system utilization to enhance inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Support the adoption and implementation of AI-enabled tools and system enhancements that integrate with FACTS or other operational systems, helping identify opportunities to automate inventory planning, purchasing processes, and any other workflows between quote-to-cash.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE:
• Internship or coursework related to supply chain, purchasing, or inventory management.
• Good understanding of inventory planning concepts (Min/Max, reorder points, safety stock).

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Recent graduates or candidates with up to 1–2 years of relevant experience (internships or co-ops) are encouraged to apply.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
• Proven prioritization and collaboration across various teams.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to work in a changing environment.
• A positive attitude, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Competent in managing information.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• System skills – proficient with ERP systems, analytics and reporting, and Microsoft Excel.
• Detail-oriented as well as a driving force in process development and improvement.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Must be hands-on and has the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
CORE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Ethics - Displays the highest levels of integrity, honesty, respect, and sound judgment at all times.
• Accountability - Takes ownership of own actions, decisions, and contributions as an individual contributor and team member within the organization.
• Customer Service Orientation - Provides helpful, courteous, accessible, responsive, and knowledgeable support to staff, clients, and others at all times.
• Organizing - Uses resources effectively and efficiently, arranges information and data in a useful manner, assembles and orchestrates resources to get things done.
• Quality - Completes tasks in accordance with quality standards and requirements relevant to the company, industry, and specific to the job function, and enforces the same standard of quality within the department.
• Problem Solving - Identifies potential issues, sources for appropriate solutions by looking beyond the obvious, and applies effective methods for solving problems to support the business objectives.
• Communication - Conveys verbal and written information using effective techniques and approaches that promote clarity, teamwork, and efficiency.
• Interpersonal Relationships - Applies active listening to foster strong working relationships with others, including internal staff and personnel external to the organization.
• Teamwork - Cooperates and works constructively with others to accomplish common goals and objectives, and treats others with respect and dignity by valuing the contributions of everyone.
• Dealing with Ambiguity - Copes with change effectively, shifts gears with ease, and handles risk and uncertainty comfortably.
• Technical Knowledge – Displays competence and proficient working knowledge, skill, and ability in carrying out purchase activities, understands complex purchase-related tasks, and displays proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and general utilization of enterprise purchase software modules.
WE OFFER:
You can look forward to a professional and challenging job in a global company with an ambitious growth strategy. We offer a positive, informal, and international working environment where you will be surrounded by skilled colleagues. We wish to be the best at what we do, and everything we do is based on our values of “Get it Done, Winning Attitude, and Customer Orientation”. The salary will correspond with your qualifications and results.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing job functions, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, write, review, and type reports, compile data, operate a pc, communicate, listen, and assess information. This position also requires interaction with the Warehouse Team and working in a safe environment with the proper PPE in the warehouse.

This position may require lifting and/or moving objects of up to 50 pounds. The working environment consists of exposure to a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment with occasional exposure to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Frequent operation of heavy machinery, including but not limited to a forklift.