As an Analyst - Purchasing and Inventory, your primary responsibility is to serve as the liaison with vendors using quality metrics and implementing inventory control protocols to optimize inventory and service levels ensuring the organization has competitive advantages throughout its supply chain. **Responsibilities:** + Monitor inventory levels & recommend inventory stock adjustments as necessary + Maintain customer inventory letters of intent + Maintain and develop business relationships with suppliers/sales team + Expedite order delivery & ensure on time delivery + Resolve receiving problems and invoicing issues + Place orders with suppliers as necessary + Collaborate with customer service department regarding lead time, pricing, etc. + Communicate rescheduling to eliminate line stoppages + Maintain vendor contact base + Analyze and recommend inventory rebalancing and supplier returns. + Coordination of intercompany and supplier returns + Perform analysis and present recommendations on a wide range of inventory-related reports **Qualifications:** + Associate’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Related Field required. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Related Field preferred. + 2 years required, 3 years preferred of relevant experience. + 3 years required, 5 years preferred of expediting experience. + Strong written & verbal communication skills + Ability to multitask & work with several different departments + Strong analytical skills _Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all_ _Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer._ **_Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only:_** _Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act._