Inventory Specialist

University Buffalo, NY 14214

Posted: 09/27/2024 Industry: Industrial Pay Rate: $23-27/hr

Job Description

Local hospitality goods distributor in Buffalo, NY is looking for an inventory specialist to join their team!!

1st shift hours

Pay varies based on experience - $22-26/hr

Please reply with resume for immediate consideration!!

 

JOB DUTIES:

  • Interview potential vendors and select ones that best meet the needs of the organization
  • Maintain relations with current vendors and help negotiate as needed
  • Oversee inventory and order additional products and supplies when needed utilizing ERP Software (Sage 100)
  • Evaluate the selection and shipping process and work to improve efficiency
  • Keep up-to-date with industry trends and update inventory as needed
  • Negotiate vendor contracts in order to maximize profit
  • Work closely with procurement to ensure company inventory needs are met
  • Work with warehouse staff to maintain inventory levels and ensure cycle counts are done correctly

Job Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have 4+ years of inventory management experience, preferably in food & beverage industry
  • Be knowledgeable in market trends, pricing, forecasted needs for the company, etc
  • Must be proficient in ERP software, preferably Sage 100
  • Great communication skills for working both internally with staff as well as vendors and customers
  • Problem solving skills and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once are key to success in this role

Meet Your Recruiter

Eric Gunderson
Recruiting Coordinator

Eric received his undergraduate degree from University at Buffalo before beginning his career in the staffing industry. After two years of recruiting experience in the Rochester area, he joined the Kenmore branch of APS and has been in this role for over a year. Eric is a Certified Staffing Professional who specializes in the recruitment and placement of individuals within skilled trades, manufacturing, industrial, and administrative roles for a wide variety of companies in Western NY. His prior experience in landscaping, skilled trades, and heavy labor allows him to identify with applicants and potential candidates in order to match them up best with opportunities for our clients. Timeliness and feedback are very essential for speed to market recruitment, and this is something that Eric pushes for on a daily basis for both applicants and clients.
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