Consignment Associate Jobs in Muskegon, MI (NOW HIRING)

Description

Tramec Sloan in Muskegon, Michigan is part of the Tramec family, with manufacturing facilities across the United States. We offer steady work, competitive pay, and a strong benefits package in a hands-on manufacturing environment where teamwork and reliability matter.

Why you'll like working here
Along with competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, finances, and work-life balance, including:

• Medical & prescription coverage, including a high-cost specialty drug program (potential for $0 cost)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Paid vacation and 10 paid holidays (including your birthday)
• On-demand pay (any day can be payday)
• $2,000 attendance bonus
• $500 employee referral bonus
• $500 wellness visit drawing
• Gym membership credit
• Company-paid uniforms
• Safety gear allowance: $85 for RX safety glasses and $150 for work boots
• Short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement and internal training opportunities

Position Summary:

The Buyer / Purchasing Administrator is responsible for supporting procurement and inventory management activities, including purchasing materials, maintaining inventory accuracy, and providing administrative support related to supply chain operations. This role combines transactional buying responsibilities with clerical and analytical support to ensure accurate inventory records, compliance with country-of-origin requirements, and efficient purchasing processes.

Essential Job Functions:

Purchasing / Procurement:

• Execute purchase orders for inventory and non-inventory items based on demand and planning requirements
  Monitor supplier performance, pricing, and lead times
• Coordinate with vendors to confirm orders, delivery schedules, and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate purchasing data in ERP or inventory systems

Inventory Support:

• Send weekly consignment pull reports
• Reconcile consignment inventory quarterly for all consignment suppliers

Administrative & Compliance Support:

• Maintain documentation related to country of origin, compliance, and supplier records
• Ensure purchasing documentation meets internal and regulatory requirements
• Provide clerical support including data entry, reporting, and recordkeeping
• Assist with audits related to inventory and procurement

Cross Functional Coordination:

• Work with operations, warehouse, and accounting teams to resolve issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within procurement and inventory processes

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory support
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of inventory control and supply chain processes
• Knowledge of import/export or country-of-origin requirements is a plus

Skills and Competencies:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and vendor management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of accuracy and data integrity

Tramec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law.

At this time, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance for this position. We appreciate your understanding.

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