Procurement Assistant - Sterling, VA

Geoquest USA, Inc. (formerly The Reinforced Earth Company) is recognized as the inventor and market leader of the MSE (Mechanically Stabilized Earth) retaining wall industry. The company provides the design and supply of materials of proprietary retaining wall systems and earth related technologies to contractors and owners for use in civil engineering. Our company works as a sub-contractor/material supplier on DOT and privately owned projects. We perform all duties associated with our jobs from sales, marketing, civil engineering/design, supply, and construction support.

The Procurement Assistant reports to the VP, Supply Chain and is responsible for the policies and processes to control and maintain the company’s physical assets including forms, parts, equipment and vehicles by monitoring asset lifecycles, inventories, locations, maintenance status and costs maintaining and keeping comprehensive records of each asset.

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Manage the lifecycle of all physical/fixed and inventory assets at the manufacturing facilities


• Continuously evaluate and improve asset management processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. Identify opportunities for automation, implement best practices, and utilize inventory management software systems effectively.


• Responsible for maintaining an asset tracking program for accurate record keeping


• Implement and maintain inventory control procedures


• Coordinate process and documentation required for new asset acquisition, disposal, replacement and tracking of lost or stolen assets.


• Responsible for working with SIOP, manufacturing operations and vendors to facilitate asset management for resource demands and purchased asset planning


• Monitors demand and analyzes data to anticipate future supply and logistical needs.


• Coordinate movement of assets for use and maintenance to meet production demands


• Develops business relationships with suppliers and clients.


• Proposes strategies to reduce costs and improve procedures of supply chain logistics.


• Conduct periodic asset inventory audits to ensure accuracy, identify discrepancies, and investigate root causes of inventory discrepancies. Prepare and present inventory reports to management, highlighting key findings, trends, and recommendations for process improvements


• Travel required approximately 25% of time

Skills and Experience

• BSc/BA in business administration. logistics or relevant field;


• Proven experience as inventory manager or similar position


• Working knowledge of inventory management software (e.g. ERP)


• Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports


• An analytical mind with strong math skills


• Excellent organizational and planning skills


• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities


• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CPIM) will be a plus

Geoquest USA offers commensurate salaries and a strong Benefit Package including:

• 11 days paid Vacation to start, increasing to 16 days at 5 years, and 21 days at 10 years.


• 11 paid Holidays


• 401(k) with Company Contribution


• Medical, Dental (with Orthodontia for children up to age 26), and Vision Insurance


• Flexible Spending


• Wellness Program with Incentives


• Free Parking

For more information about our Company, please visit us online at https://www.geoquest-group.us/ 

Geoquest USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.