MIDWEST RETAIL SERVICES
Purchasing Assistant
THE PERSON
Are you a smart and curious go-getter who needs a challenge? Do you find that being open to constructive feedback along with your attention to detail are the tools that get you where you need to go? Are you an honest and ethical professional who isn’t afraid to commit and flourish with an established, growing company? If you’re looking for the chance to grow your talents and career, then we want to talk with you!
Our ideal Purchasing Assistant is:
- Tech-Savvy – You have a knack for learning new software and applications. The ins and outs of our technological world is intuitive for you, and you have a curiosity that drives you to excel with new systems and applications on a deeper level than most.
- Responsive – Being responsive to others’ needs is a priority to you. You take pride in your accurate and prompt follow-through. You appreciate and respect the time and resources of others, so you ensure timely responses and action in your day-to-day.
- Solution Oriented – You come to people with answers, not just problems. When action needs to be taken, you take it. Being proactive is a big part of what you do. Being reactive is not an option.
- Coachable – You are eager to develop your skills and knowledge base. You know that honest feedback is the only way to get better and you welcome others’ input.
Our ideal Purchasing Assistant is proactive in their approach, not intimidated by a challenge, and ready to learn. This person will need to be a quick study, especially when learning new technology and the ins and outs of our processes. Midwest Retail Services is an adaptable, innovative company that seeks to add someone who will become a cornerstone of our team.
Responsibilities
Our Purchasing Assistant will receive on-the-job training and professional development as they gain increasing responsibility and ownership within our Purchasing department. These responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for all levels of all Purchasing types, including Dropship and Stock.
- Owns all aspects of the Purchasing Cycle - Acknowledgement Review and Checks, Shipment.
Notifications (such as shipping dates and confirmations, and follow-up with shipping agents and clients).
- Invoice reconciliation.
- Issue resolution - vendor and freight carriers, damages, missed shipments, re-consignments, and additional shipping information.
- Container coordination of imported products.
- Inventory analysis.
- System updates (Pricing, Live Inventory).
- Item and item card maintenance for outdated or discontinued products, as well as product changes.
- Freight bill journal entry.
**Negotiation will occasionally be a part of the Purchasing Assistant’s role
Qualifications
Required
- Must be quick to learn new technologies; proficient with multiple software and technology; comfortable in a technology environment.
- Proficient in MS Office, including Excel.
- Higher education: Bachelor’s Degree, Trade certification, or equivalent experience.
- Strong written and oral communication abilities.
- Strong numerical perception.
Preferred
- 1+ year experience in a distribution environment.
- 2+ years of purchasing experience.
- Comfortable in a customer service environment.
- Familiarity with shipping and logistics.
- ERP / CRM experience.
Desired
- Experience and knowledge of the retail store fixture industry.
- Microsoft Dynamics Business Central familiarity.
**This is an in-person position located in our Plain City, Ohio office.
THE COMPANY | MIDWEST RETAIL SERVICES
Established in 1994, Midwest Retail Services has grown into one of the largest, multi-brand store fixture distributors in the country. We continue to expand by creating a unique team approach, not just within our organization, but with our vendor partnerships and our valued customers.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, and with salespeople around the Midwest, we are uniquely positioned to provide the best service possible for our clients. Our extensive knowledge of the industries we serve, combined with our commitment to our clients’ retail success, inspires us to go above and beyond and constantly seek out ways to better serve our clients.
OUR MISSION - At Midwest Retail Services, we strive to build lasting partnerships by creating and achieving high customer expectations; to inspire and educate our clients to fulfill their vision; to focus on an adaptive, unique blend of products, solutions, and services
WHY MIDWEST RETAIL SERVICES?
- Secure, stable, growing company.
- Upward mobility.
- Team-oriented environment.
- We are serious about our work-but it is not life and death.
- We do not micromanage.
- Understand the importance of family.
- We make time to have fun.
- We encourage personal and professional growth.
- Easily accessible, modern facilities.
- Great benefits.
- A highly caffeinated environment – free coffee!
MIDWEST RETAIL SERVICES CORE VALUES:
Professionally
- Integrity.
- Dependability.
- Honesty.
- Teamwork.
Personally
- Coachable.
- Disciplined.
- Self-improvement.
- Efficiency.
- Family.
Benefits: Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits and 401(k).
If you are looking for a major career opportunity, then join our dynamic, people-centric company as we continue to grow!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $26.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person