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Sales & Purchasing Administrator

Posted about 2 months ago

OfficeNewport Beach, United States
TRIO Supply Chain Solutions is a global leader in electronic component brokerage, specializing in sourcing hard-to-find semiconductors, memory, and enterprise IT hardware for OEMs, contract manufacturers, and IT organizations worldwide. Our Newport Beach team plays a critical role in supporting the trading and operations department, ensuring seamless order fulfillment and inventory management.

This position is ideal for professionals passionate about supply chain operations and sales administration within the electronics and IT hardware sector. You will have a direct impact on our ability to deliver timely solutions to customers, maintain inventory accuracy, and support the growth of our proprietary AI-powered sourcing technology.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Processing rejection notices to RMA for parts that fail inspection at third-party test houses
  • Researching and identifying inventory to backfill test failures/RTVs for advance replacement fulfillment
  • Managing batch inventory reclassification requests in the ERP system
  • Releasing inventory from hold/COMP status to Resell upon trader approval
  • Entering Trade Sales Orders (TSOs) into the ERP system accurately and on time
  • Allocating serial numbers and lot codes against TSOs to maintain inventory traceability
  • Reviewing the internal open order book daily to confirm fulfillment and current dates
  • Following up with buyers on outstanding purchase orders, delivery confirmations, and schedule updates
  • Preparing TSOs and Trade Purchase Orders (TPOs) for management review and approval
  • Supporting buy plan execution by gathering quotes, updating pricing, and coordinating with procurement
  • Monitoring open requirements and flagging at-risk line items to traders
  • Publishing and maintaining the backorder report and cleaning up fulfilled/cancelled lines
  • Auditing trading notes to ensure order activity is documented

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 2–5 years of experience in purchasing administration, sales operations, or order management
  • Professional experience in electronic component distribution, IT hardware, or supply chain services
  • Experience using Acctivate ERP or similar systems for order entry and inventory management
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, filters/sorts, basic formulas, and Power Query)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook and Teams)
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Ability to start work between 6–9am for an 8-hour on-site workday

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with RMA/returns processing and inventory reclassification
  • Familiarity with electronic component part numbering and sourcing tools (BrokerBin, IC Source, or NetComponents)
  • Comfort using AI-powered tools and modern SaaS platforms
  • Exposure to international trade logistics and export compliance basics

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Work From Home
  • Wellness Resources
Job details
Workplace
Office
Location
Newport Beach, United States

End-of-life parts can lead to stock-outs and lost sales. But finding the right parts can be tremendously time consuming for your procurement team. You need a reputable source that will guarantee the delivery of high-quality, 100% traceable components. Trio Supply Chain Solutions specializes in locating viable supply options for superior, hard-to-find, authentic EOL parts. Our global network that spans the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Asia enables us to meet your time and cost parameters. More importantly, we serve as a true partner and a trusted advisor. We take the time to learn your industry, products and processes. Leveraging our 25 years of experience and in-depth knowledge of best practices and market information, we suggest ways to improve quality, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs for your supply chain operations.

Employees
24
Industry
Computer Hardware Manufacturing
Headquarters
Santa Ana, Ca
Founded
2011
Company location
2905 Tech Center, Santa Ana, Ca 92705, US
Specialties
Supply Chain Soltutions, Service and Production Parts, Reverse Logistics, Distribution, EOL/Shortage Support, Display, Independent Distribution, Enterprise, IDEA, Storage, HDD, LCD, CPU, MEM, ODD, Hard Drive, Main-Boards, Optical Drive, Assy, and Graphics Card

Key team members

Mikkel Søndergaard

Mikkel Søndergaard

Sally Garcia

Sally Garcia

Darrel Obbey

Darrel Obbey

Charlene Stevens

Charlene Stevens

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