Purchasing Associate Brooklyn, Area

Our client, a leader in the food production industry, is actively seeking a skilled Purchasing Associate to join their team. This individual will be instrumental in managing inventory levels, forecasting raw material requirements, and ensuring the smooth flow of materials necessary for production.

Location:

Brooklyn, NY.

• Oversee and maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials, planning for replenishment as required to meet production demands.
• Accurately forecast raw material needs, balancing inventory levels and material flow to support production schedules.
• Issue purchase orders to approved vendors through the company's procurement system, ensuring a steady supply of necessary components.
• Monitor the status of open purchase orders, confirming shipment dates, and proactively communicating any potential delays.
• Manage the inventory and ordering of non-system items such as packaging materials, ensuring regular stock checks and order placement.
• Coordinate and oversee the administrative processes for external co-packers, ensuring a smooth workflow.
• Handle receiving documentation for materials at external storage facilities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards.
• Maintain diligent records of production reports, schedules, and inventory management, processing all related documents with precision.
• Oversee monthly inventory reconciliations and participate in physical inventory counts, ensuring accuracy in stock levels.
• Spearhead new label development and manage changes for private label products, coordinating with various departments to ensure timely execution.
• Play a key role in parts of the monthly physical inventory process, contributing to the accuracy and integrity of inventory records.

• Adhere strictly to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), along with food safety and quality fundamentals, including but not limited to traceability, HACCP plans, allergen management, contamination control, and equipment calibration.

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a relevant field is highly preferred, though significant experience in a similar role may substitute for education.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a purchasing or related role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Navision, Quick Books, or similar inventory management software is advantageous.
• Demonstrates excellent teamwork abilities alongside strong organizational and time-management skills.

The successful candidate will exhibit a high level of expertise in managing purchasing activities and be a key contributor to the company's production efficiency. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a proven track record in procurement and inventory management, we invite you to apply for this pivotal role as a Purchasing Specialist.