Procurement Specialist - Distribution Center Fulfillment

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST DESCRIPTION The Procurement Specialist is responsible for carrying out good purchasing practices.

The Specialist ensures PAR levels, price accuracy, and lot traceability and collaborates with the Operations team members responsible for handling damages and shorts upon receipt.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Tracks inventory in IGF’s distribution centers, including cycle counts and investigations into count  discrepancies 2.

Maintains consistent quantity on hand of all regular stock items a.

Places POs for direct shipments b.

Creates transfer orders to move product from Woodbridge to the Distribution Centers (DC) 3.

Brings in special order items 4.

Increases turns per year to avoid over-stocking, ensure product shelf life, and lower inventory carrying  cost 5.

Tracks and verifies product costs 6.

Accounts for demand variances due to seasonal and other sales spikes  7.

Works with the Logistics team to ensure best freight practices 8.

Works with the DC Inventory teams to reconcile receiving and transfer shorts, overages, damages, and  other shipment discrepancies to ensure inventory accuracy 9.

Ensures product quality by collaborating with the DC Operations teams to proactively address  damages, shorts, and packaging errors upon receipt  10.

Minimizes carrying cost by collaborating with the DC Operations teams to comply with special  handling instructions, optimize storage space, and properly rotate product 11.

Helps to ensure vendors’ and suppliers’ compliance with agreements and contracts, reports instances  of noncompliance to the Director of Vendor Relations 12.

Works as a member of a team representing :

• Collaboration Professionalism Clear, proactive, and prompt communication 13.Contributes to the team by performing other work as necessary QUALIFICATIONS  Minimum one year of experience in high volume warehouse or receiving / replenishment Previous experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field Previous experience with dynamic replenishment systems A strong knowledge of all aspects of transportation, shipping and receiving, and inventory control Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Dynamics, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,  SharePoint, Teams, and Word Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to read, write, and count accurately Attention to detail and finely tuned time management skills High school diploma or equivalent; a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field is a plus Powered by JazzHR