Purchasing Specialist

Company info: gearUP's mission is to outfit youth sports teams with customized gear – on time for game time We have simplified the hassle of outfitting youth sports teams with customized gear from the best brands. Our webstores are always open and product ships direct to athletes on time. GearUP has been one of the fastest growing companies in the Pacific Northwest since 2018, and we have so much opportunity ahead of us. Now is a great time to join our team

Job Description Summary:

This position is 80% on-site in our Hillsboro, Oregon office. The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for assessing product needs daily and issuing apparel purchase order to suppliers and communicating updates to warehousing, production and customer service to ensure the company meets customer driven velocity metrics. This roll will be cross trained in collateral areas of responsibility to support other administrative teams to ensure overall company success.

Responsibilities and Duties

· Compile and review daily product/inventory reports and purchase apparel as needed.

· Collaborate with the Scheduler and Planner(s) to ensure optimal inventory levels forseasonal demand.

· Track inbound orders through product receipt.

· Reconcile aged open purchase orders and assist the Receiving team in resolving anyinbound discrepancies.

· Purchase shipping and office supplies along with MRO.

· Minimize stockout situations and product backorders.

· Communicate product shortages and provide backorder status updates cross-functionally.

The ideal candidate is motivated by a passion for growth and learning, as well as a desire to create continued efficiency and improvement in all processes that support a rapidly growing company. Candidate will be able to deal with potential ambiguity and have outstanding problem-solving skills.

Qualifications and Skills

· Attention to detail and accuracy.

· Proficient with Microsoft office tools, Outlook, Excel (advanced in excel is a plus), andTeams.

· Experience using MS Dynamics or other MRP systems.

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

· Work independently and as part of a team.

· 'Can Do' attitude and willingness to take on new tasks as requested.

· Energetic and motivated.

· Good written and oral communication skills.

· Overtime may be required during peak production seasons.

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Talking, listening, and typing for extended periods of time.

· Manipulation of computer mouse and other small wrist movements required for digital design tools.

Benefits:

Gear Up Sports provides the following employee benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 2 weeks (80 hours) per year for full time, accrued at the rate of .042 hours per one hour worked.
• Paid Holidays – New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Healthcare Benefits – Effective the first of the month following the date of hire:
• Health/Vision insurance through Regence BlueCross BlueShield
• Dental insurance through LifeMap Dental
• Life, Disability & Accident Insurance through MetLife – effective 1st of the month following date of hire:
• Group Term Life insurance – company paid
• Long Term Disability insurance – company paid
• Voluntary additional life insurance for self & dependents
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending