The Jel Sert Company · 1 month ago
MRO Inventory Procurement Clerk
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21/hr - $21/hr
1+ years expThe Jel Sert Company has been creating high-quality foods and beverages for nearly a century. They are seeking a passionate individual to manage MRO inventory and purchasing materials while ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
Food and BeverageManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Inventory management including routine cycle counts, annual physical inventory, and maintaining MRO inventory
Purchasing of MRO inventory in accordance with food defense and product safety regulations and developed purchasing strategy
Reviews and manage inventory levels to evaluate possible elimination of duplicate items as well as reduce inventory levels and identify obsolete items
Coordinating vendor managed inventory items with departments and outside vendors by standardizing stock items with Max/Min/Reorder points within system
Verify items received against order; deliver to department stock room notifying appropriate party of items arrival and address invoice issues for stock MRO items with Accounts Payable for corrections to receipt quantities, corrections to price changes and/or missing packing lists
Communication with vendors in regards to orders, pricing, order issues, repairs, rejected materials and returns, etc
Maintain current vendor pricing in EAM
Finds and evaluates new/current concepts and technologies to improve Procurement and Inventory methods of maintaining stock parts
Creates parts list of all fabricated items including drawings. Evaluates alternative suppliers to reduce lead time and cost of fabricated items
Special projects as required
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 1 year of MRO experience required
Must have computer skills including use of personal computers, email software, internet browser and MS Office
High school diploma or equivalent is required
Good analytical skills: observation, attention to detail, prioritization, and problem solving
Capable of working independently as well as in a team based environment
Ability to be proactive: take initiatives, make suggestions, follow up with limited supervision
Desire to learn, take on challenges and responsibilities
Flexibility to adapt to change
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
Previous experience in purchasing within a manufacturing environment preferred
Knowledge of maintenance parts such as pumps, valves, filters, sprockets, chains, etc. is preferred
Bilingual (Spanish) beneficial but not required
Computer skills including experience utilizing ERP (QAD preferred) with the ability to navigate through our vendors ordering systems
Benefits
Extensive benefits programs
Company
The Jel Sert Company
The Jel Sert Company is a family-owned business providing our customers with high quality and high value food products.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
A
Andrew Rush
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-07-22
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