Inventory & Purchasing Clerk

Team Kline • Full-time • United Kingdom • 1m ago

Job Title: Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator
Reports to: Supply Chain Manager
Direct Reports: None

Join Team Kline – Where you’re not just an employee, you’re an owner!
When you join Team Kline you become an employee owner, sharing in our success as we continue to grow. Since wiring our first home in 2004, we’ve grown to around 400 team members across five locations: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Omaha, and Kansas City. We’ve expanded our services to include HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and more!

Job Summary:
Support warehouse, inventory, and purchasing operations by maintaining accurate part and inventory data in Fishbowl, coordinating replenishment and purchase orders, and supporting cycle count processes across all warehouse locations. This role plays a key part in ensuring inventory accuracy, system integrity, and timely material availability.

Key Responsibilities:

Create, update, and maintain part numbers and inventory data in Fishbowl.
Process Kojo/Kline 360 orders and submit purchase orders to vendors.
Review replenishment purchase orders for accuracy prior to submission.
Ensure accuracy of part details including UOM, cost, supplier, lead time, and MOQ.
Remove inactive or obsolete parts from Fishbowl across warehouse locations.
Respond to warehouse requests for new parts or data corrections.
Maintain A, B, and C inventory classifications across warehouses.
Generate and track cycle counts per SOP and follow up for completion.
Compile cycle count variances and cost impacts for review.
Assist with purchasing-related accounting inquiries.
Support updates to SOPs and training documentation as needed.
Communicate effectively with warehouse teams and internal departments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
One (1) year of related experience may be accepted in place of a degree.
Basic understanding of inventory, purchasing, and warehouse processes.
Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Strong communication and follow-through.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit, stand, and walk as needed throughout the day.
Frequent use of computers and office equipment.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Work Environment:

Office and warehouse setting depending on business needs.
May be exposed to moving equipment and warehouse activity.
Fast-paced environment requiring frequent communication across teams.

Why Team Kline?

Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans. Team Kline covers long term disability 100%.
Financial Security: 401k with a company match, plus our amazing Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!
Paid Time Off: Company paid holidays, and up to five weeks of paid time off!
Training & Growth: Accredited on-site apprenticeship partnered with Hawkeye Community College for Electrical and HVAC, and ABC of Iowa for plumbing apprenticeships. Career advancement and career development opportunities
Fun Perks: Company outings, opportunities to win cash prizes, and a team environment like no other.