Purchasing / Merchandising Position - Portland OR

WCP Solutions

  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • $60,000–$63,000

Highlights

Contribute to the operational effectiveness of the Portland Division by managing inventory, purchasing products, sourcing new opportunities, supporting supplier relationships, and responding to customer and sales inquiries. The Purchasing/Merchandiser serves as a key liaison among suppliers, operations, account managers, and customers to ensure that inventory levels, pricing, claims, and product solutions meet company objectives.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPortland, OR
Salary$60,000–$63,000

Description

Summary:

Contribute to the operational effectiveness of the Portland Division by managing inventory, purchasing products, sourcing new opportunities, supporting supplier relationships, and responding to customer and sales inquiries. This position plays a critical role in ensuring product availability, maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting sales growth, and delivering exceptional customer service.

The Purchasing/Merchandiser serves as a key liaison among suppliers, operations, account managers, and customers to ensure that inventory levels, pricing, claims, and product solutions meet company objectives.

Position is Monday - Friday Normal Business Hours

Essential Functions

  • Consistent and reliable attendance.
  • Place and monitor purchase orders to maintain appropriate inventory levels and meet customer demand.
  • Analyze inventory trends, usage patterns, lead times, and supplier performance.
  • Source new products, custom items, and alternative solutions to meet customer requirements.
  • Obtain pricing, quotes, and product information from suppliers.
  • Maintain accurate item master records, product descriptions, and purchasing data.
  • Monitor stock availability and collaborate with other WCP divisions to optimize inventory investments.
  • Process supplier claims, returns, shortage issues, and defective merchandise in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with Operations to ensure efficient receiving, inventory reconciliation, and order fulfillment.
  • Support supplier negotiations and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Assist in identifying opportunities to reduce inventory carrying costs while maintaining service levels.
  • Support product promotions, merchandising strategies, and inventory initiatives.

Other Responsibilities

  • Respond to product inquiries from Account Managers and customers.
  • Assist with customer service escalations involving product availability, pricing, substitutions, and delivery issues.
  • Support strategic customer inventory management programs.
  • Research alternative products and supply chain solutions when shortages occur.
  • Participate in inventory reviews, cycle count investigations, and vendor performance evaluations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

 Qualifications

 

  • Minimum two years of purchasing, procurement, merchandising, inventory management, or supply chain experience.
  • Distribution industry experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel and business systems experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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