Full Time opportunity in Livonia, Michigan.
| Job Title | Buyer 1 / Inventory Control Associate |
| Date of Posting | October 1, 2023 |
| Location | Livonia (MI) |
| Status | Full Time |
| Job Description | Carrier Great Lakes is a Heating, Ventilating, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) wholesaler in Michigan and Northern Ohio. Carrier Great Lakes has over 20 years in the industry, offering the best brands in the business backed by the most experienced personnel in the industry. Our focus is on supporting our customers with our continued commitment to understanding their needs and finding the best solutions to service them. There is an opportunity to join CGL’s Inventory Control Department in Livonia, MI. What you will be doing as a Buyer 1 / Inventory Control Associate: Prepare and enter purchase orders, verifies inventory availability, maintains database of vendors and product maintenance, solicit bid proposals and review requisitions for goods and services. Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow up undelivered goods. Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action. Serve as liaison between department and outside vendors, answering questions and resolving any problems that arise relative to orders. Instruct Sales department personnel in policies and procedures for obtaining material/products. Analyze inventory needs. Review backorders for purchasing needs Process stock and customer drop shipment PO’s daily Review Vendor acknowledgements for accuracy Maintain and update ERP system with pricing changes Inventory Management Release replenishment backorders to ship daily Process stock rotations as needed Regular review and updating of stocking levels Process inventory adjustments as needed Manage physical inventory and cycle counts Other duties as assigned What you’ll bring to the job: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is a must, with a focus on Excel. Good problem solving abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Must be self-motivated/self-directed, flexible, experienced working independently and thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Business Administration or Supply Chain Management or supply chain / purchasing related experience preferred. Experience in Enterprise purchasing systems- Infor, Infor SX.e, Trends, SAP is a plus. Strategic thinker with unquestioned ethics Desire to continuously contribute and improve Business Acumen (Analytical, Project Management and Planning Skills) Carrier Great Lakes offers an attractive salary and benefits package. This position does not offer relocation and will be located in Livonia, MI. Please send resumes and salary requirements to employment@cglcorp.com |
