at The Odom Corporation in Boise, Idaho, United States
Job Description
Description Location: Boise, ID Department: Supply Chain Operations Work Arrangement: On-Site / Hybrid Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: 29.00 to $35.00 per hour / $60,320 to $72,800 annually The Role: The Odom Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support purchasing, demand planning, and inventory management. This position is responsible for forecasting product demand, maintaining appropriate inventory levels, coordinating purchasing activity, and supporting product availability while minimizing excess inventory and product obsolescence. The Purchasing Agent partners closely with suppliers, operations teams, warehouse personnel, sales leadership, pricing, finance, and inventory control to support service excellence, inventory efficiency, and business performance. If you enjoy working with data, solving supply chain problems, coordinating across teams, and helping ensure the right products are available at the right time, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do: Demand Planning & Forecasting Analyze sales trends, inventory levels, supplier lead times, promotional activity, and seasonal demand patterns to develop accurate purchasing forecasts Monitor forecasting accuracy and adjust inventory plans to address changing business conditions Identify risks to product availability and develop mitigation strategies to minimize out-of-stock conditions Support inventory turn, service level, and freshness objectives through effective planning and forecasting activities Inventory Management Maintain inventory levels that support customer demand while minimizing stockouts and excess inventory Monitor days-on-hand inventory metrics and product availability Identify and execute inventory balancing activities, including intercompany transfers when appropriate Assist in reducing obsolete, slow-moving, and out-of-date inventory exposure Purchasing & Supplier Coordination Prepare and submit purchase orders in accordance with supplier requirements and company standards Coordinate product availability, lead times, delivery schedules, and supply constraints with suppliers Monitor supplier performance and communicate potential supply chain issues to leadership Support accurate receiving, invoice verification, and purchasing documentation processes Pricing & Compliance Support Support compliance with applicable pricing, purchasing, and inventory management requirements Coordinate with Pricing Coordinators and operational stakeholders to ensure pricing accuracy and compliance Maintain purchasing records, documentation, and reporting requirements Support audits, reconciliations, and inventory control activities Cross-Functional Partnership & Continuous Improvement Partner with warehouse, transportation, sales, pricing, and supplier teams to support operational performance Communicate inventory risks, opportunities, and supply issues proactively Recommend process improvements that enhance inventory management, service levels, and operational efficiency Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement What We're Looking For: Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent One (1) to three (3) years of purchasing, inventory management, supply chain, logistics, forecasting, or related experience Experience utilizing data to support operational or purchasing decisions Preferred Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Finance, or related field Experience in beverage distribution, consumer packaged goods, wholesale distribution, or inventory-intensive industries Experience with ERP, inventory management, or purchasing systems. APICS/ASCM certification, supply chain certification, purchasing-related certification, or related professional development coursework Why Join Odom? Competitive compensation and benefits package Opportunity to support a growing, multi-location beverage distribution business Collaborative and cross-functional work environment Role with meaningful impact on inventory, service levels, and operational performance Exposure to suppliers, operations, sales, pricing, finance, and inventory control Stable, family-owned company with a long history of success ABOUT THE ODOM CORPORATION The Odom Corporation is one of the largest and most respected beverage distributors in the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii. For more than 90 years, we have partnered with leading suppliers and retailers while investing in our employees, customers, and communities. STANDARD EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Job Description Disclaimer This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify, assign, or reassign duties, responsibilities, reporting relationships, and position requirements as business needs require. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. The Odom Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
