Month: February 2025
Purchasing & Expediting Specialist
February 28, 2025Position Summary
Lubker Distribution Inc., a family-owned industrial supply distributor in West Chester, PA, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing & Expediting Specialist to support our procurement and supply chain operations. This role is essential in ensuring timely and efficient purchasing, order tracking, and expediting of materials to meet customer demands. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement, supplier communication, and logistics coordination, with a strong ability to multitask in a fast-paced distribution environment.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Order Management
- Process purchase orders and maintain accurate records of all purchases.
- Monitor order confirmations, shipping schedules, and delivery timelines to ensure on-time fulfillment.
- Work closely with suppliers to address any discrepancies in order quantities, pricing, or quality.
- Maintain accurate purchase order documentation and ensure timely updates in the ERP system.
Expediting & Supplier Coordination
- Track and follow up on outstanding purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
- Communicate with suppliers regarding production status, shipping delays, and potential disruptions.
- Work with carriers and logistics partners to expedite shipments when necessary.
- Maintain strong supplier relationships to improve response times and mitigate risks.
- Proactively identify and resolve any issues affecting material availability.
Logistics & Delivery Coordination
- Coordinate with suppliers and logistics providers to ensure smooth order fulfillment.
- Track and manage inbound shipments, identifying delays and proactively resolving issues.
- Work with carriers to expedite critical orders when necessary.
- Ensure shipping and receiving teams have accurate information to process incoming materials efficiently.
- Assist in resolving freight-related disputes or discrepancies.
Qualifications & Skills
- 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, preferably in industrial distribution.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple open orders.
- Experience working with suppliers and logistics providers.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
- Knowledge of fasteners or industrial products is a plus.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work in a growing and customer-focused industrial distribution company.
- Work with a dynamic team that values data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Interested? Access our Hiring Portal here
Inside Sales Representative (Full Time)
February 28, 2025Lubker Distribution Inc., a family owned industrial supply distributor in West Chester, PA is seeking candidates to join our sales team in the position of Inside Sales Associate. This position focuses on providing support for our inside and outside sales representatives and will work both directly and indirectly with customers to enter orders, coordinate scheduling and perform administrative functions. Our ideal candidate is proficient with computers and software, goal-oriented and has strong written and verbal communication skills. If you have exceptional organizational skills, draw energy from being part of a team and demonstrate the flexibility to handle unforeseen challenges; we would like to meet you. This position can also serve as a starting point for recent college graduates to gain experience in sales and distribution.
Responsibilities
- Process customer orders via email or phone
- Communicate with customers as required to obtain order information or to answer queries
- Maintain sales and customer records
- Serve as an extension of the sales team when representatives are away from the office.
- Participate in strategic sales meetings to identify and develop new sales opportunities
Requirements
- Proficient with MS Office
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Team player with high level of dedication
- Ability to work under deadlines
Other Details:
- Enrollment in Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance available for full time candidates
- Excellent retirement benefits and participation in profit sharing program
- Entry level position with opportunity for promotion
- Employment contingent upon pre-employment drug-screening
Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact us regarding this posting.
Please Do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- West Chester, PA 19380: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Interested? Access our Hiring Portal here