B628
Located in Bellwood, IL
Pay: $50,000
Job Full Description
Purchasing Assistant / Inventory Control
Direct Hire | $50,000 annually
Hours: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Express Employment Professionals in Brookfield is actively seeking a Purchasing Assistant / Inventory Control I for a direct hire opportunity with a growing company. This role requires an organized, reliable, and detail-oriented professional with purchasing and inventory control experience to join their fast-paced team.
Responsibilities
- Manage vendor communication to obtain product information, pricing, availability, and delivery schedules. Request and compare quotes from multiple suppliers.
- Prepare purchase orders, maintain procurement records, and process receipts with supporting documentation. Administer ERP purchase requisitions and participate in product meetings to schedule and review procurement needs.
- Run inventory reports to determine purchasing requirements, conduct weekly/monthly cycle counts, and audit inventory records. Identify and resolve discrepancies in receiving reports and packing lists, reporting issues to buyers and vendors.
- Handle product returns, report and communicate defective goods, and resolve outstanding inventory and purchasing issues.
- Perform additional administrative or inventory-related duties as requested.
Requirements
- 2–3 years of inventory control experience in a retail or wholesale environment, with 3 or more years in a purchasing assistant or support role.
- Basic accounting knowledge preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word) and ERP systems, with Microsoft Navision experience preferred.
- Strong multitasking, problem-solving, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to perform basic math computations and maintain accurate records.
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Express Employment- Brookfield is a Locally Owned and Operated Staffing Company. Our local Brookfield Office has been putting our neighbors to work since 2006! Our office places an average of 1,000 associates with over 150 companies annually in industrial, professional, skilled, and clerical positions. We have a proven track record of successful permanent placements excellent customer service. Our staff has over 50 years of combined experience providing excellent job opportunities to people with great companies around the Brookfield, Illinois area. Our goal is to help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.
Benefits Available for Eligible Express Associates:
- Weekly Pay (Overtime pay for hours worked over 40/week)
- Medical Plan / Dental Plan / Vision Plan
- Accrual for ILL Paid Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit or FREE Bank of America Payroll Card
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
For a listing of all of our available positions, please visit our Local Website at:
https://jobs.expresspros.com/office/2359
#2359OS
Brookfield (Suburban West Cook County), IL
3396
9100 Ogden
Suite A
Brookfield, IL 60513
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