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American Fire Products
Purchasing and Inventory Specialist
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An Inventory or Supply Specialist specializes in tracking and managing inventory and supplies to improve production or distribution at a company or organization. Manages purchase orders, or distribution of materials between different centers of a large company.
$49,567 / year median in California
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Want to be part of a team that solves unique challenges every day? If you want to feel excited when you get up in the morning, grow your skills, and work alongside people who actually look forward to coming to work every day, keep reading. At American Fire Products, you will be valued, challenged, and supported. We will be your biggest champions and mentors at the same time. About the Role You will own purchasing and inventory for the company. Your main job is always keeping our best-selling products in stock. You will manage vendor and freight carrier relationships, help source new products, and keep our product catalog current in NetSuite. You will report directly to the CFO and work closely with the CEO. What we need your help with: Monitor inventory levels daily and flag stockout risks early Create, place, and track all purchase orders Manage relationships with domestic and international vendors Manage parcel carrier and freight forwarder relationships Negotiate rates and conduct regular carrier account reviews Coordinate inbound international shipments Place special and custom orders quickly and accurately Work with leadership and sales team to source new products Manage samples, pricing, and lead times with manufacturing partners Set up new products in NetSuite Maintain reorder points, safety stock, and lead time data Keep landed costs current, including tariff changes Communicate order status and payment timing with accounting Review and approve vendor bills for products and freight Track and report on your KPI data What Success Looks Like Best-selling products stay in stock Purchase orders are entered accurately and on time Costs stay current and accurate Carrier rates improve through active management New product sourcing stays organized and moving The Details Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm In-office in Lake Elsinore, CA $23.00 to $30.00 per hour 401k and health benefits available This role handles confidential information. Discretion is required. About us American Fire Products was founded in 2005 and has operated out of Lake Elsinore for nearly 20 years. We design, manufacture and distribute outdoor fire products, fire pits, burners, fire glass, and accessories. We are a growing 20-person company serving dealers, OEM's builders, contractors, and homeowners nationwide We are one of the largest manufacturers of premium fire products in the world and we accept nothing less than perfection. How to apply Skip the traditional application.