Analyst - Purchasing and Inventory

About the role

Wesco is hiring an Analyst - Purchasing and Inventory. The role acts as a liaison with vendors, using quality metrics and inventory control protocols to optimize inventory and service levels and give the organization a competitive advantage across its supply chain.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and recommend stock adjustments
• Maintain customer inventory letters of intent
• Maintain and develop business relationships with suppliers and the sales team
• Expedite order delivery and ensure on-time delivery
• Resolve receiving problems and invoicing issues
• Place orders with suppliers as necessary
• Collaborate with customer service on lead times and pricing, and communicate rescheduling to avoid line stoppages
• Analyze and recommend inventory rebalancing and supplier returns, and coordinate intercompany and supplier returns
• Analyze and present recommendations on a wide range of inventory-related reports

Required profile

• Associate's degree in Supply Chain or a related field required; bachelor's degree preferred
• 2 years of relevant experience required, 3 years preferred
• 3 years of expediting experience required, 5 years preferred

Required skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work with several departments
• Strong analytical skills