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Accentuate Staffing is currently recruiting for a Buyer, Logistics and Inventory Manager to join an established company in the Raleigh area.  This position will manage production inventory (planning, visual / automated inventory management system, purchasing, Quick Books integration, etc.).

Responsibilities:
• Expedites delivery of equipment to and from clients.
• Manage all finished goods shipments (domestic & international).
• Ensure that production has the required inventory to complete all projects on time.
• Purchase all standard components and ensure on-time delivery.
• Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or blanket order.
• Prepares purchase orders or RFQ requests for production and service teams.
• Manage vendors to ensure they are providing the lowest cost products & services. Establish a partnership relationship with key vendors.
• Coordinate all RMA issues.
• Discusses defective/unacceptable goods or services with engineering and quality control departments to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Ensure that our purchasing / accounting system is up to date and accurate with pricing, vendors, part numbers, etc.
• Creates, monitors and analyzes inventory levels. Confers with management on corrective actions related to parts shortages.
• Manage inventory replenishment system through the use of the pull-card system, Quick Books capabilities, or manual demand planning (spreadsheets).
• Manage inventory locations for mechanical & electrical components.
• Create sales orders and invoices in Quick Books as necessary.
• Provide for random cycle counts to audit inventory levels and follow up on significant issues.
• Keep up-to-date with professional knowledge and skills via periodic training, on-line learning, and appropriate seminars.
• Other duties as necessary

Requirements:
• Domestic / International logistics & customs practices. Demonstrated ability to work with the import and export process and regulations
• Materials management experience and a proven track record of achieving reduction of inventory and cost.
• Competent at leading a negotiation.
• Purchasing, Sourcing, Vendor management. Understanding of supplier capabilities and the marketplace.
• Knowledge of the Accounting process
• Demonstrated experience and success working in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strategic planning/thinking skills, coupled with analytical and execution skills.
• Out-of-the-box thinker, decisive; experienced in and capable of leading change.
• Computer skills: Word, Excel (highly proficient), QuickBooks Enterprise or equivalent
• Associates Degree in a technical field or accounting with 5-8 years of related industrial experience