Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

**Purchasing & Inventory Specialist**
Company: Rapak LLC
Primary Location: 1020 Davey Road, Suite 800, Woodridge, IL 60517 USA
Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time
Function: Purchasing
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
The Purchasing and Inventory Specialist is responsible for purchasing and inventory control duties to support the machine manufacturing segment of the business
**Main Duties & Responsibilities**
* Purchase supplies, materials, parts and components for machine manufacturing, engineering, production and spare parts safety stock
* Generate purchase orders and issue to vendors
* Maintain quotes by vendor in the system and generate reports as required
* Communicate with suppliers to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, or price
* Create work orders for assemblies
* Complete WIP receipts for all work orders
* Review work order receipts for accuracy
* Close projects as needed
* Participate in quarterly inventory counts, resolve errors in counts as required
* Performs other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications**
* Bachelor's Degree in relevant field helpful, but not mandatory
* 3+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory control, or logistics
* Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Products, ERP Software)
* Strong math and analytical skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* High level of attention to detail
* Understanding of basic mechanical and electrical components is desirable
* Experience with Solid Works is helpful, but not required