We are seeking an Inventory Control / Purchasing Analyst for a manufacturing facility on the Southside of Jacksonville, FL. This is an integral role within the organization and is responsible for developing and maintaining a data management system which will include a Materials Inventory Management System and work with Purchasing in prequalifying new vendors.

TOP Qualification needed: MS Access advanced user

 Skills of the Inventory Control / Purchasing Analyst:

• Analytical and logical thinking skills.

• Superior problem solving.

• Ability to separate relevant from irrelevant information.

• Strong Math Skills.

• Technical & IT background to be able to look at raw data and understand it.

• Proficiency in Excel, Access, and related software is a must.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Qualifications of the Inventory Control / Purchasing Analyst:

• Computer literacy based upon ability to independently create, manipulate, and manage data and formulas in MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-Access programs; typically requires three years of experience with these programs.

• Must have strong analytical skills & high attention to detail

• A patient, professional demeanor for working directly with customer and supplier contracts; typically requires 3 years of experience in Inventory Control.

• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds for shipping (may be waived depending upon top-tier candidates’ abilities).

• Able to work with minimal direction and oversight and be a “self-starter”.

• Able to visualize the required “end-result” and determine the most time-effective method to achieve these results daily.

• Must be a “team-player” with the ability to network with people in different departments with different needs as they arise.

• Hazmat certified, or ability to become.

• Experience within an ISO environment as well as Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) and International Traffic and Arms (ITAR) environment.

Education requirements of the Inventory Control / Purchasing Analyst:

• Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent in Business Administration, Statistics, Math, Accounting, Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

This is a Temp-to-Hire position and the client offers benefits once Hired In.

This is a drug-free workplace. All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and be willing to submit to a national background check.