Description

Position Title: Procurement & Inventory Specialist

Location: Fort Worth 2101

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Onsite

Reporting To: Patrick Donaldson

Compensation: $20.00 - $28.00 / hour

Procurement & Inventory Specialist

The Procurement & Inventory Specialist is responsible for overseeing purchasing, order tracking, shipping, receiving, and inventory maintenance to ensure smooth and efficient operations across the purchasing, engineering, and warehouse teams.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Place and track purchase orders to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Purchasing parts and requesting purchase quotes (when required).
• Maintaining current part-specific purchasing information.
• Generating and submitting purchase orders.
• Working with suppliers on target and expedited delivery dates.
• Monitoring on-time delivery and addressing late deliveries with suppliers.
• Monitoring and communicating status of back orders.
• Communicating with warehouse managers for Reman & Osprey when needed.
• Prepare, package, and ship items in compliance with company policies and carrier standards.
• Receive, inspect, and reconcile incoming equipment against purchase orders; promptly report discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including performing cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Update and track equipment and materials in company systems to ensure data accuracy.
• Support continuous process improvements in logistics, shipping, receiving, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Secondary Functions:

• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position type:

• Full time

Job Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• High school degree or equivalent (associate or bachelor's degree preferred). Equivalent work experience accepted.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in logistics, inventory management, or warehouse operations.
  Minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training in purchasing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency with ERP/IMS/WMS systems (e.g., Microsoft D365, SAP, NetSuite, QAP, Odoo).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple orders and shipments simultaneously.
• Knowledge of shipping carriers, packaging standards, and documentation requirements.
• Flexibility in daily hours worked based on workloads.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and travel infrequently.
• Physical capability to receive and store equipment safely (forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification).

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Purchasing and understanding of purchasing practices and procedures.
• Ability to learn and work with Navision, D365 or similar ERP / EMS systems.
• Ability to follow work instructions and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across departments.
• Excellent math skills.
• Problem solving ability.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or technology environments.
• Knowledge of international shipping processes, customs, and tariffs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft D365, SAP, QAP, Odoo).
• APICS CPIM/CSCP or Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) credentials.
• Lean Six Sigma (Yellow or Green Belt) or other process improvement certifications.
• Advanced Excel skills such as lookup and reference functions (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH).
• PivotTables and Pivot Charts to summarize inventory levels and order status.
• Data validation and conditional formatting to ensure accuracy and flag discrepancies.
• Power Query to import, clean, and transform data from ERP/IMS/WMS systems or vendors.
• Basic dashboard and report creation to present key metrics to management.

Physical Requirements : N/A

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10.5 Paid Holidays
• Career Development Opportunities

About Group O

At Group O, it's our employees who we value most. That's why we provide a supportive environment where employees are given every opportunity to excel. Group O offers a wide variety of careers with room for professional growth and advancement, and we are always looking for motivated individuals to join our team. At Group O, our employees' health and well-being is equally as important as the work they perform. We back up that philosophy by providing a competitive benefits package that supports now and for their future.
In 1974, Bob Ontiveros saw an opportunity to live the American dream and build a company for himself and his family. 50 years later, the packaging company he originally founded out of the back of his station wagon - Group O is ranked by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as one of the top five Latino-owned businesses in the country. Group O has gained prestige for helping Fortune 500 companies like Samsung, Michelin, Caterpillar, and PepsiCo turn their most complex business challenges into centers of profitability and efficiency. Headquartered in Milan, IL, Group O employs over 1,200 employees.


Group O is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, and sexual orientation. If you require accommodations to participate in the job application process, please contact recruiting@groupo.com, we will work with you to meet your needs. Information provided by applicants will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We respect your privacy and will handle your application data in accordance with our privacy policy.

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