Stock Purchasing Agent (Finance)

Many employers offer jobs; at Boise Cascade, we offer career opportunities. We are one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America and are the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. We offer a wide range of entry-level careers for new workers and advanced career opportunities for seasoned professionals. Our broad national footprint provides opportunities in many career fields including sales, technical design/drafting, engineering, maintenance, I/T, administrative, production, warehousing and distribution and CDL truck driving. We welcome diverse backgrounds, views, and skills as we believe it results in stronger teams, inspired solutions, and greater agility as an organization.

BROSCO by Boise Cascade is hiring a Stock Purchasing Agent. Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock inventory of millwork product categories as assigned by reviewing purchase assist reports, preparing purchase orders, and scheduling deliveries. 
• Work with heavy and low inventory reports to maintain proper inventory levels. 
• Maintain high levels of product knowledge and work with branch contacts and sales departments on any product changes, introductions and/or discontinuance.  
• Analyze, recommend, and develop systems and procedures to optimize inventory turnover and efficiencies. 
• Maintain high levels of communication with branch and sales contacts to answer product questions.  This may include visits to locations as warranted to maintain familiarity with their operations. 
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with branch personnel, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and recommend and/or take corrective action. 
• Expedite delivery of goods to users. 
• Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories. 
• Analyze and make recommendations on vendor pallet and minimum order quantities.   
• Understand and run cyber query reports for existing product lines. 
• Review stock items for discontinuation. 
• Periodic travel to BROSCO plant locations to interact with Plant Managers, receiving, and shop supervisors to assess and review vendor product quality specifications to BROSCO needs is required. Create a summary report of the visit and forward findings to the Purchasing Manager and vendor when necessary. 
• Perform additional duties as required and be able to back up other members of the department as needed. 

Qualifications 

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or appropriate mix of education and relevant industry experience. Knowledge of DMSi AGILITY software including open stock purchase orders, inventory viewers, and master file maintenance. Strong Microsoft Office knowledge.

Other basic qualifications include: 

• Ability to work independently. 
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret business related documents, procedures, and regulations. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, vendors, internal and external customers. 
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.   
• Attention to detail. 
• Regular attendance and availability during scheduled working hours. 

About BROSCO by Boise Cascade

BROSCO by Boise Cascade is the leading distributor of quality doors, windows, and millwork products in the Northeast since 1890. Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Today we're one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America – and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. And we're committed to investing in them. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well-being, career and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. We call it, Total Rewards. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

Our Benefits

• Medical + Prescription Drug
• Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare + Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (20 days per year)
• Paid Holidays (10 per year)
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
• Life Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Supply Chain Management