Purchasing Specialist
$50,500–$69,400 year
On-siteStonebridge, Maryland, United States
Stonebridge, Maryland, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$50,500–$69,400 yearLarge
Full TimeLarge
Job Summary
Manage daily supply counts, process purchase requisitions, and maintain accuracy of operational and MRO inventory within the tool crib and CMMS software. Review purchase orders, create spot buys, and resolve discrepancies between receipts and invoicing while collaborating with internal customers to minimize downtime and stockouts. Lead inventory control efforts, 5S, and Kaizen projects to optimize costs and continuous improvement. Coordinate with suppliers for on-time delivery, manage vendor contracts, and create satellite locations for distribution center supplies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in supply chain, warehouse, or distribution environment
- 2 to 4 years in inventory management, purchasing or related supply chain field
- Strong PC skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook
- Light manufacturing/industrial experience
- Basic understanding of Vera Bradley manufacturing and operational process
Desired Qualifications
- D365 experience
- Familiar with CMMS software
- Experience with inventory management
- Experience with setting up and maintaining data within ERP systems
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in cross functional teams
- Detail oriented with ability to prioritize and manage workload
- Ability to analyze forecast information to anticipate the needs of the distribution center
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Strong decision making ability
- Ability to create reports
- Self starter by seeing opportunities and acting to improve the business
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