Procurement Assistant (56369)

## Description

Company Overview

PGI is a privately held company, established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive aftermarket industry. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power-sports and specialty filter markets. Our supply chain network now branches across the Pacific and into South America.

Responsibilities

• Support Inventory Optimization initiatives using analytical tools and data sources possible to provide fair and accurate information to enable decision making.
• Communicate with overseas and local Vendors to resolve inventory related issues.
• Manage Purchasing of certain categories as assigned.
• Support procurement activities by maintaining and updating purchasing and inventory records.
• Assist in New Item set up, Supplier Updates and other updates related to ERP system

. Assist in preparing metrics to measure KPI’s i.e. Inventory turns, unit fill, supplier scorecards and support the supplier performance review process. Measure and report on improvements.

• Coordinate with Receiving and Operations team to resolve inventory related issues to reduce transactional errors in ERP system.
• Help in other Inventory related issues when they arise and possibly find root cause of issue.

## Qualifications

Education

BS/BA degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Statistics, Finance or another related field. Equivalent experience in related field will be considered in lieu of degree.

Skills

• Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Experience with Advanced functions preferred.
• Excellent Communication skills required. Verbal and Written.
• Experience with Inventory Planning and Control a plus.
• Experience with ERP/WMS system preferred.