Purchasing Assistant Position Available In Madison, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Purchasing Assistant role involves coordinating inventory levels, managing suppliers, entering purchase orders, updating databases, and assisting with general administration duties. Requirements include 1-2 years of purchasing experience, strong analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and excellent communication skills. The position also requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Job Description
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Job Responsibilities:
•Effectively coordinate inventory levels by product to satisfy future sales requirements while maintaining effective asset control by completing daily checks of PO entry reports and confirmations.
Be familiar with all relevant suppliers, their product ranges and capabilities while exploring opportunities with new suppliers for products and services.
Administer materials both pre-receiving and final receiving in ERP system by being responsible of receiving in bound freight.
Monitoring and maintaining ETA dates in the system.
Entering POs from buyers lists and/or reviewing POs to buyers lists for accuracy.
Updating the purchasing folder and supplier database with new information.
Assisting in locating missing supplier paperwork for receiving documents (ie.mill certificates)Identify and communicate slow moving items to prevent sludge.
Filling quotes and order confirmations.
Updating and generating reports in ExcelGeneral Administration dutiesParticipate in and support corporate purchasing programs.•Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:
•1-2 years purchasing experience; 2-3 years recent office experienceStrong analytical and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlinesDemonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel with the ability to learn new software programs in a timely manner;Detail oriented with accurate data entry skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills, a positive attitude, and solid organizational skills are essential.
Able to work effectively in a team environment.
