Purchasing/Inventory Manager

*Purchasing/Inventory Manager* *Overview / Summary* Pacific Network Group, LLC dba Banyan Networks is hiring a Purchasing and Inventory Manager.
The Purchasing/Inventory Manager responsibilities will include manage and optimize purchasing activities and processes, confirm quality and integrity of products and receiving, managing inventory, distribution and control of materials for all locations.
Also, maintain financial records and reports, inventory control database, performing account reconciliations, assisting with budgets, conducting internal audits, ensuring compliance and assisting the controller.
*Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities* · Work with company project managers and sales to determine purchasing and inventory needs and requirements.
· Identify the most appropriate supplier for the designated product, determine availability, perform comparative pricing and negotiate pricing, confirm quality of products and establish delivery requirements/timelines.
· Perform all purchasing functions including requesting quotes from suppliers, create purchase orders, issue to suppliers, monitor and track timeline of receiving, communication to project manager estimated delivery timelines, verify receiving and quality of materials.
· Coordinate and work with supplier on any shipping requirements.
· Identify and resolve any and all issues related to product quality, pricing, delivery, returns, utilization and loss.
· Keep track of daily shipments and receiving and maintain accurate records and accurate distribution of products to customers and projects.
· Perform inventory cycle counts, spot counts and month end reconciliation process.
Research any variances and authorize appropriate inventory adjustments.
· Optimize and manage inventory control procedures.
· Inspect the levels of materials and products to identify shortages and ensure inventory supply is adequate to cover direct demand from customers.
· Analyze data and reports to anticipate future needs and manage purchasing and inventory.
· Provide reports and documentation for monthly and yearly financial reports.
· Work with sales to receive customer product orders, process orders, including assigning inventory or purchasing products, track timeline and fulfillment of customer order, distribute and process shipping of orders to customer and communicate completion to billing.
· Good problem-solving and time management skills · Assisting with other accounting- related duties · Maintain confidentiality *Experience and Education Requirements* · Bachelors or Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration · Minimum of 3 years’ experience in purchasing and inventory management · Highly organized and detail-oriented · Efficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office · Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Team player, self-motivator, and independent worker.
· Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
· Ability to interact with staff, vendors, customers, and senior management.
· Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
· Willingness to perform additional duties as requested or required.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee.
The position may require you to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.
00 - $100,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person