Purchasing Assistant
About The Position
Summary: Oversees and coordinates activities in a storeroom or stockroom. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Supervise associates who order, receive, and put away inventory. Supervise associates who issue or ship materials. Ensure that stocks and supplies are adequate, and are stored in a manner that preserves their quality. Ensure that FIFO system is used to minimize waste. Plan the layout and design of the storeroom, considering factors such as stock turnover, size and weight. Communicate with management and make recommendations regarding non-usable, slow-moving and excess stock. Resolve discrepancies between inventory and stock-control records. Assists vendors in gaining access to deliver (open gates, storerooms) and supervise while area is unsecure. Covers shifts for storeroom employees that are on vacation, sick, or otherwise absent. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Basic computer skills
- Receiving/Purchasing experience
- Knowledge of web-based ordering systems
Responsibilities
- Supervise associates who order, receive, and put away inventory.
- Supervise associates who issue or ship materials.
- Ensure that stocks and supplies are adequate, and are stored in a manner that preserves their quality.
- Ensure that FIFO system is used to minimize waste.
- Plan the layout and design of the storeroom, considering factors such as stock turnover, size and weight.
- Communicate with management and make recommendations regarding non-usable, slow-moving and excess stock.
- Resolve discrepancies between inventory and stock-control records.
- Assists vendors in gaining access to deliver (open gates, storerooms) and supervise while area is unsecure.
- Covers shifts for storeroom employees that are on vacation, sick, or otherwise absent.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identify Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Legal Services
- Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
