Purchasing & Inventory Control Coordinator (SAST & PST Hours)

About this role

Our client in the US is seeking an organized, detail-oriented coordinator to support day-to-day purchasing and inventory operations. This role is central to keeping the equipment flow accurate and efficient — from the moment they acquire a unit to the time it leaves the warehouse.

Responsibilities
Issue and track purchase orders in the inventory management system.
Manage receipts and maintain accurate log entries as inventory moves through the system.
Reconcile open POs over time — items may come in partially, be substituted, or change over weeks/months.
Handle data loads from multiple sources and allocate costs appropriately.
Respond to third-party inquiries about inventory status (sold, scrapped, leased, consigned).
Maintain exception logs and flag discrepancies.
Support recosting activities and work with the purchasing team to keep records current.
Process additions, removals, and status changes in the inventory system.
Support scrap and change order processing.
Requirements
Someone who is comfortable working across multiple systems and data sources simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail is essential — this role touches a lot of moving parts and accuracy matters.
You should be comfortable with structured data entry workflows and inventory or purchasing systems.
Able to manage competing priorities without dropping the ball.
Excel proficiency — used for reconciliations and data management.
Good communication skills — must be comfortable reporting back to third parties professionally.
Prior experience in purchasing coordination, inventory management, or equipment operations is a plus.
ERP or inventory system exposure is a plus.

Nice to Have
Accounting or finance background (AP/AR experience valued for future scope expansion).
CPA or bookkeeping background.
Experience with reconciliation of two-report comparisons.