Controlled Environments Company (CEC)
Purchasing & Logistics Specialist
Controlled Environments Company (CEC), Chandler, Arizona, United States, 85249
About the Company
Controlled Environments Company (CEC) is a single source supplier and solutions provider to customers operating in critically clean and controlled environments. Established in 1996, the company supports some of the world's largest multinational manufacturers across the microelectronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, life science, and medical device industries.
Job Summary The Purchasing & Logistics Specialist is responsible for managing and executing purchase planning activities to ensure optimal inventory levels and product availability. This role requires close coordination with suppliers, vendors, and internal departments to forecast needs, place orders, and maintain smooth operations.
Key Responsibilities
Management of assigned product categories to ensure adequate parts planning
Ensuring continuous supply and optimum levels of inventory
Raise and execute purchase orders to suppliers, track and follow up for confirmation of lead-time
Reviewing minimum stock holdings against average sales analysis
Managing and reducing excess inventory levels
Manage & improve warehouse space utilization
Working to agreed time scales and deadlines
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, and monitor performance
Participation in cost reduction activities
Managing vendor performance and ensuring alignment with inhouse quality systems
Departmental administration duties
Analyse and resolve purchasing issues and discrepancies
Understanding of logistics and utilization of the most efficient methods for incoming product
Oversee urgent purchase orders to ensure the best possible turnaround for our customers
Required Qualifications
At least 2 years planning / procurement experience
Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Finance is preferable
Strong organisational and administration skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Good computer skills (MS Office), SAP or other ERP system experience highly desirable
Flexible and pro-active attitude with a desire for excellence
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced distribution environment
Excellent attention to detail
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Job Summary The Purchasing & Logistics Specialist is responsible for managing and executing purchase planning activities to ensure optimal inventory levels and product availability. This role requires close coordination with suppliers, vendors, and internal departments to forecast needs, place orders, and maintain smooth operations.
Key Responsibilities
Management of assigned product categories to ensure adequate parts planning
Ensuring continuous supply and optimum levels of inventory
Raise and execute purchase orders to suppliers, track and follow up for confirmation of lead-time
Reviewing minimum stock holdings against average sales analysis
Managing and reducing excess inventory levels
Manage & improve warehouse space utilization
Working to agreed time scales and deadlines
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, and monitor performance
Participation in cost reduction activities
Managing vendor performance and ensuring alignment with inhouse quality systems
Departmental administration duties
Analyse and resolve purchasing issues and discrepancies
Understanding of logistics and utilization of the most efficient methods for incoming product
Oversee urgent purchase orders to ensure the best possible turnaround for our customers
Required Qualifications
At least 2 years planning / procurement experience
Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Finance is preferable
Strong organisational and administration skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Good computer skills (MS Office), SAP or other ERP system experience highly desirable
Flexible and pro-active attitude with a desire for excellence
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced distribution environment
Excellent attention to detail
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