Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

About the opportunity Global Trade & Distribution Inc. is looking for an organized, detail-oriented Purchasing & Inventory Specialist to support our distribution and e-commerce operations. You’ll work with suppliers, compare costs, manage purchase orders, and plan replenishment to keep products moving and customers supplied. This role suits someone who enjoys working with numbers, negotiating with suppliers and following an order through from quotation to delivery. You’ll collaborate with our warehouse, accounting, sales and e-commerce teams, with opportunities to contribute ideas that improve product availability and purchasing efficiency. What you’ll do Source products and manage suppliers: Obtain quotations, compare suppliers and negotiate pricing, payment terms, minimum order quantities and delivery schedules. Manage purchase orders: Prepare accurate orders, track outstanding purchases and follow up on availability, backorders and delivery commitments. Plan inventory replenishment: Review stock levels, sales trends and product movement to help prevent shortages, excess inventory and unnecessary carrying costs. Evaluate total purchasing costs: Review product pricing, freight, duties and other landed costs to identify savings and support purchasing decisions. Coordinate inbound shipments: Work with suppliers, freight carriers, forwarders, customs brokers and warehouse staff on domestic and international deliveries. Resolve order and shipment issues: Follow through on delays, shortages, damaged goods, receiving discrepancies and supplier credits. Keep records accurate: Maintain supplier details, product costs, lead times and purchasing information in company systems; reconcile purchase orders, receiving records and invoices. Support product growth: Research alternative suppliers and new products to improve availability, selection and profitability across our website and online marketplaces. What you bring Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple orders, suppliers and deadlines. Confidence working with sales, inventory, pricing and cost data. Clear, professional communication and the ability to negotiate constructively with suppliers. Careful attention to detail when reviewing orders, invoices and shipping documents. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications. A practical approach to solving problems and following outstanding issues through to resolution. The ability to work independently while keeping other teams informed. Experience that would help you succeed Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory, logistics or a related role is preferred. The following would also be valuable: Experience in distribution, wholesale, retail, or e-commerce. Familiarity with ERP, purchasing or inventory management systems. Knowledge of domestic and international freight, customs or import processes. Experience with Shopify, Amazon, eBay or similar platforms. A diploma or degree in business, supply chain management, operations, or a related field. Pay: $23.00-$30.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 per week Work Location: In person

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