Inventory Control and Purchasing Administrator

As an Inventory Control and Purchasing Administrator at Transwest, you will be the linchpin between our Parts Department sales staff, management team, and our physical parts inventory. You will serve as the in-house expert on inventory management fundamentals and procurement processes, ensuring our branch has exactly what it needs to support our customers. We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and understands the heavy-duty parts industry.

What You Will Do

Inventory Control & Procurement

• Analyze available information and advise management and sales staff on procurement decisions and inventory management best practices.
• Review and process purchase orders for both customer needs and stocking inventory
• Work with suppliers to process returns for non-moving or non-inventory product
• Oversee inventory workflow to help maintain highly accurate inventory data.

Department Support & Administration

• Provide elite, professional support to branch staff regarding parts purchases and returns
• Assist AP with matching invoices to inventory receipts to ensure a smooth workflow of payables.
• Follow up on active orders, resolve issues expeditiously, and document quality concerns.
• Work collaboratively with the parts manager and staff to drive sales and share product knowledge.
• Assist with physical inventory and other departmental/company projects that occasionally occur in a fast growing enterprise.