Purchasing and Inventory Assistant

Job Description:

Now hiring for a Purchasing and Inventory Assistant

Location: Bossier City, LA

Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Start your next chapter with Staffmark, where people come first, and every role makes an impact.

Looking for Purchasing and Inventory Assistant jobs in Bossier City where your skills can make a real impact? This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a growing team, develop your experience, and build a rewarding career in a professional work environment.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and computer data entry.
• Ability to accurately maintain purchasing, receiving, and inventory records.
• Experience with inventory management, ERP, or purchasing systems is a plus.

Experience Requirements

• Experience in purchasing, receiving, inventory control, warehouse operations, MRO inventory, or a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience creating purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and coordinating with vendors.
• Knowledge of receiving processes, inventory transactions, cycle counts, and material verification.
• Ability to identify discrepancies between purchase orders, packing slips, and received materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate documentation.
• Experience researching part numbers, manufacturers, specifications, and product data.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to learn purchasing, receiving, and inventory management processes.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment, including warehouse, receiving, and inventory storage areas.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform inventory counts throughout the facility.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials as needed.
• Comfortable splitting time between computer-based administrative work and hands-on inventory activities.

Job Duties

• Assist with creating, updating, and maintaining purchase orders based on approved purchasing requests.
• Follow up with vendors regarding order status, delivery schedules, quotes, and backorders.
• Receive materials, verify quantities against purchase orders and packing slips, and enter receipts into the inventory system.
• Identify, document, and help resolve receiving and inventory discrepancies.
• Support the setup, organization, and ongoing maintenance of the MRO inventory system.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including quantities, locations, part numbers, descriptions, and Min/Max levels.
• Process inventory transactions, add new items, and perform routine cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Research product information and specifications to support purchasing and inventory activities.
• Organize purchasing, receiving, and inventory documentation while maintaining accurate records.
• Support daily purchasing and inventory operations to ensure efficient material availability and business continuity.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Opportunities for Growth through a variety of assignments with leading employers.

Real People. Real Support.

"The supervisors are such great people - very friendly and attentive." - Jesus, Staffmark Associate

What You Will Do

As a Purchasing and Inventory Assistant you will perform responsibilities that support the daily operations of your assigned employer while following established procedures, quality standards, and workplace safety requirements. Duties may include operating equipment, working with customers, handling materials, preparing documentation, supporting administrative activities, using technology, collaborating with team members, or completing other responsibilities appropriate to the position. Successful Purchasing and Inventory Assistant professionals demonstrate adaptability, professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing quality work while contributing to organizational success.

A Purchasing and Inventory Assistant performs important work that supports the daily success of an organization. This role combines communication, dependability, problem-solving, and attention to detail while contributing to safe and productive operations.

The Purchasing and Inventory Assistant follows established procedures, completes assigned work accurately, and works collaboratively with coworkers while maintaining quality and professionalism.

This profession is well suited for individuals who enjoy learning new skills and making meaningful contributions every day.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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