Purchasing & Inventory Analyst

Description

ICM Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing & Inventory Analyst to support our expanding supply chain operations serving the crushing, aggregate, mining, and heavy equipment industries. This role is central to ensuring optimal inventory levels, managing vendor relationships, and keeping procurement operations running smoothly across all our locations. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with Branch Managers, warehouse teams, and sales to deliver value driven sourcing solutions that support Sales, Service, Rental and Retail demands.

This is an on-site position — you must be available to work in the office Monday through Friday.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement and Inventory Coordination:

• Source and purchase equipment, parts, and materials to meet operational deadlines and inventory targets. 
• Build and manage vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing, availability, and on-time deliveries. 
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with branch managers, warehouse teams, and sales to ensure optimal stock positioning. 
• Maintain accurate ERP records for orders, lead times, part numbers, vendor updates, and freight tracking. 

Operations & Reporting:

• Provide regular updates on order statuses, price fluctuations, and vendor performance to internal stakeholders. 
• Issue and approve purchase orders aligned with company policies and budget guidelines. 
• Validate invoices for accuracy and support the AP process.
• Prepare purchasing and budgetary updates for operations meetings.

Process Improvement & Collaboration:

• Contribute to SOP creation and continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing trends and identifying bottlenecks.
• Communicate cross-functionally to align purchasing and inventory activities with project and customer requirements. 

Requirements

• High school diploma required; some college or technical training preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or inventory management.
• Experience purchasing or managing inventory for heavy equipment dealerships, aggregate/crushing operations, mining equipment, industrial manufacturing, or construction equipment is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP or inventory management systems (Business Central a plus)
• Strong communication, negotiation, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Inventory Forecasting and Optimization
• Supply Chain Process Knowledge
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Why ICM Solutions?

• Fast-growing company with big ambitions—to be the best crushing, underground mining rebuild, and white paving dealer in North America. 
• Strong, people-focused culture where your work truly makes an impact. 
• Competitive benefits: PTO, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and more.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).