Purchasing Specialist

Rate: $22.00/hour The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for assessing product needs daily and issuing apparel purchase orders to suppliers and communicating updates to warehousing, production and customer service to ensure the company meets customer driven velocity metrics. This role will be cross trained in collateral areas of responsibility to support other administrative teams to ensure overall company success. Responsibilities and Duties: • Compile and review daily product/inventory reports and purchase apparel as needed. • Collaborate with the Scheduler and Planner(s) to ensure optimal inventory levels for seasonal demand. • Track inbound orders through product receipt. • Reconcile aged open purchase orders and assist the Receiving team in resolving any inbound discrepancies. • Purchase shipping and office supplies along with MRO. • Minimize stockout situations and product backorders. • Communicate product shortages and provide backorder status updates cross-functionally. Skills & Qualities • Attention to detail and accuracy. • Proficient with Microsoft office tools, Outlook, Excel (advanced in excel is a plus), and Teams. • Experience using MS Dynamics or other MRP systems. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. • Work independently and as part of a team. • ‘Can Do’ attitude and willingness to take on new tasks as requested. • Energetic and motivated. • Good written and oral communication skills. • Overtime may be required during peak production seasons. Experience & Education • High school diploma or GED required. • 2-3 years prior experience in a high volume, lean production environment. Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Talking, listening, and typing for extended periods of time. • Manipulation of computer mouse and other small wrist movements required for digital design tools. Benefits: Gear Up Sports provides the following employee benefits: • Paid Time Off (PTO) – 2 weeks (80 hours) per year for full time, accrued at the rate of .042 hours per one hour worked. • Paid Holidays – New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas • Healthcare Benefits – Effective the first of the month following the date of hire: o Health/Vision insurance through Regence BlueCross BlueShield o Dental insurance through Regence • Life, Disability & Accident Insurance through MetLife – effective 1st of the month following date of hire: o Group Term Life insurance – company paid o Long Term Disability insurance – company paid o Voluntary additional life insurance for self & dependents o Voluntary Accident Insurance • Flexible Spending Account Plan (FSA) – allowing pre-tax savings for Health and Dependent Care Expenses • Health Savings Account Plan (HSA) - allowing pre-tax savings for Health expenses if participating in HDHP health insurance plan • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) – plan provided through Canopy • 401(k) Plan – participation after three months of employment with employer-matching contribution Equal Opportunity Employer Gear Up Sports, Inc.is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. without regard to individual’s race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical or family leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. . To comply with Federal law, gearUP participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.