POSITION SUMMARY:
The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for performing purchasing and inventory-related duties under the direction of the Purchasing Manager to maximize ROI and ensure SKU's stay in stock. Besides solving day-to-day inventory issues, the main objective of this role is to further structure and optimize the supply chain planning by analyzing, evaluating, and detecting improvement potential.
This position will work closely with the purchasing manager, as well as accounts payable, operations, sales, customer service, and the warehouse to ensure adequate stock of goods.
This position carries out responsibilities in the following areas: Purchasing, Inventory Control, Vendor Relations, Accounts Payable, and Operations
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions:
- Help manage overall inventory plans for product categories
- Help manages the health of 10,000+ SKUS, monitor bestsellers, and discontinued SKUs.
- Analyze historical data of SKUS, create spreadsheets standardizing buying.
- Create SKU’s, UPCs, and item #s for new items being added to the product list.
- Responsible for obtaining new product details for new item set-up.
- Negotiate with vendors to reduce the cost of current items
- Track purchase orders and ensure timely delivery
- Update ERP system with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)
- Follow up with suppliers, as needed to confirm or change orders
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies:
- Minimum 1-year purchasing experience
- International (Asia/India) purchasing experience highly desirable
- Experience in price shopping regardless of the commodity
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to work independently in a fast pace, rapid change environment
- Proficient MS Office Skills: Outlook, Excel
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Associate degree or equivalent experience.
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years in the purchasing field, and inventory regulation.
- 2+ years import experience in a purchasing department.
- 3-5 years of warehouse experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, distribution or logistics environment
Computer Skills: Experience in Microsoft Office, NAV, and ERP systems.
SALARY RANGE: $22 - $25 PER HOUR DOE.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
- Purchasing: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Commerce, CA 90040 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Commerce, CA 90040: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person