Purchasing & Inventory Control Coordinator (SAST & PST Hours)

Our client in the US is seeking an organized, detail-oriented coordinator to support day-to-day purchasing and inventory operations. This role is central to keeping the equipment flow accurate and efficient — from the moment they acquire a unit to the time it leaves the warehouse.
Responsibilities

- Issue and track purchase orders in the inventory management system.

- Manage receipts and maintain accurate log entries as inventory moves through the system.

- Reconcile open POs over time — items may come in partially, be substituted, or change over weeks/months.

- Handle data loads from multiple sources and allocate costs appropriately.

- Respond to third-party inquiries about inventory status (sold, scrapped, leased, consigned).

- Maintain exception logs and flag discrepancies.

- Support recosting activities and work with the purchasing team to keep records current.

- Process additions, removals, and status changes in the inventory system.

- Support scrap and change order processing.

Requirements

- Someone who is comfortable working across multiple systems and data sources simultaneously.

- Strong attention to detail is essential — this role touches a lot of moving parts and accuracy matters.

- You should be comfortable with structured data entry workflows and inventory or purchasing systems.

- Able to manage competing priorities without dropping the ball.

- Excel proficiency — used for reconciliations and data management.

- Good communication skills — must be comfortable reporting back to third parties professionally.

- Prior experience in purchasing coordination, inventory management, or equipment operations is a plus.

- ERP or inventory system exposure is a plus.

Nice to Have

- Accounting or finance background (AP/AR experience valued for future scope expansion).

- CPA or bookkeeping background.

- Experience with reconciliation of two-report comparisons.

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