Receiving & PO Compliance Clerk

Job Title: Receiving & PO Compliance Clerk
Location: Linden, NJ
Duration: 2 months, possible extension
Pay: $25 hourly

Job Description:
Position Summary:

• The Receiving & PO Compliance Clerk is responsible for ensuring purchase orders (POs) arrive on time and in full (OTIF) in accordance with supplier agreements and production needs.
• This role actively monitors inbound deliveries, validates quantities and dates, and records any deviations in a centralized database to support accurate inventory planning, supplier performance tracking, and operational efficiency.

• Call all vendors with a PO coming in in the next 10 days to ensure delivery On Time In Full expectations, escalate to procurement team where there are risks or deviations
• Monitor all open purchase orders daily to ensure expected delivery dates and quantities are aligned with requirements.
• Compare actual deliveries aProductst PO commitments to confirm on-time and in-full (OTIF) performance.
• Identify and document shortages, late deliveries, overages, and other discrepancies in a central database or tracking system.
• Communicate PO issues promptly to procurement, planning, and warehouse teams for corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of supplier deviations, supporting monthly reporting and supplier scorecards.
• Collaborate with receiving teams to validate bill of lading, packing lists, and PO details at time of receipt.
• Escalate critical shortages or delays that may impact production or customer orders.
• Assist in process improvements to enhance PO accuracy, receiving workflows, and supplier performance visibility.
• Support audits, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation activities as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in supply chain or business preferred.
• Experience in receiving, procurement, inventory control, or supply chain operations strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Deacom, Oracle) a plus but not required
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
• Ability to interpret POs, packing lists, shipment documents, and basic supply chain terminology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

• Detail-Oriented
• Problem Solving
• Organization & Time Management
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Accountability