The Swish White River team is currently looking for a driven individual with exceptional multitasking skills to join our Hartford, VT team. Our Buyer-Inventory Analyst is responsible for the efficiency of the purchasing/buying process including the accurate maintenance of purchasing and supplier files, price lists and daily/weekly/monthly and yearly reporting.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Inventory Analyst will assist in cycle counting, reconciliation of commodities and evaluate/streamline inventory processes.

Run purchase order generation sheets on daily basis

Enter Purchase Orders to suppliers and follow-up on ETA

Process confirmations from Supplier

Update open order report and e-mail to branches

Run outstanding PO report and follow up on late orders

Weekly schedule for pickups and confirm with suppliers that product is ready

Liaison with key branch staff on daily basis

Maintain purchasing & Supplier files, price lists

Set up new products in the system

Receive stock in to the computer

Provides training and assistance to warehouse and receiving team members on proper inventory transaction processing, best practices to improve and maintain inventory

Liaison with suppliers-lead time; backorders; sourcing new products

Administrative support to the Director of Operations

Cross-train with other member of the purchasing department to back up as needed.

Monthly reports – various

Special Projects

Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/ or walking

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.

Ability to work in above average stressful environment(s)

Occasional travel

Ability to meet strict deadlines

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Recommended Qualifications:

Experience/Skill:

1-3 years Purchasing Experience

Demonstrated experience with ERP system is a must

Interpersonal skills to communicate with customers, staff and suppliers in a pleasant and professional manner.

Knowledge of products and equipment in order to confidently and accurately address customers needs.

Motor skills to operate computer, Winsol software, phones

Demonstrated experience working with ERP systems is a must.

Detail oriented

Strong customer service orientation.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and its executive team.

Excellent conflict resolution skills, diplomacy and tact

Persuasive, motivational, and persistent

Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Education:

High School Diploma required

University Degree/ College Degree preferred

Swish White River is an equal opportunity employer