We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and organized Purchasing & Inventory Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in purchasing, supply chain or inventory support roles and be proficient in using ERP systems (Pronto experience highly regarded) and advanced Excel to manage data with accuracy.
As a Purchasing & Inventory Assistant, you will provide vital support to the Purchasing and Inventory Teams, ensuring smooth operations across order management, supplier liaison and inventory processes. Your day-to-day tasks will include managing the purchasing mailbox, processing order confirmations, tracking orders to ensure timely delivery and assisting with international freight coordination and cost analysis.
You will also support cycle counts, dispatch queries and stock location issues while maintaining accurate registers and reporting. Additionally, you will prepare weekly overdue purchase order reports, maintain supplier relationships to secure the best outcomes and assist with general administration when required.
Accuracy, timeliness and professionalism will be at the core of your role, helping the wider team focus on strategic purchasing and inventory initiatives.
To be successful in this role, you will need to be proactive, thrive in a fast-paced operations environment and possess excellent communication skills. You will also need to be able to manage competing priorities with ease and have a customer-focused mindset that ensures service excellence.
About You
You are a natural team player who can also work independently, showing initiative and problem-solving ability. With strong attention to detail and time management skills, you take ownership of your tasks and pride yourself on delivering accurate results. Reliable transport, strong computer literacy and a professional approach round out your ability to contribute effectively to a high-performing operations team.
Benefits
Our company offers a broad and flexible range of benefits to our team members, including profit-share schemes for eligible employees, exclusive motor vehicle and health insurance products, travel and accommodation discounts, study assistance, many wellbeing and community programs and access to discounted products.
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