Buyer / Purchasing Agent - Ecommerce Accounts

Ever Ready Group is a large and rapidly growing consumer goods distributor - Looking to hire the right candidate for our Purchasing Agent Position in our NJ office. Our mission is to continue grow our catalog offering at a rapid yet stable pace, while also maintaining control over purchasing and inbound processes

Objective:

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for processing Purchase Orders through Excel and follow up with the suppliers for any changes in pricing, ETAs or availability status. The Purchasing Agent will be working along side a team of buyers working with different suppliers. Additionally the purchasing Agent will also be in contact with the receiving department in the warehouse regarding inbound delivery issues, and will be reviewing the receiving reports for any shortage claims needed, as well as any adjustments needed on the PO in our inventory system.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Review the semi-weekly Purchase Plan and send out Purchase Orders based on availability, pricing and ETAs
• Review QOH (Quantity on Hand) responses when applicable
• Update Open POs Report with all header level details
• File adjustments once invoice has been received and Buyer verifies that nothing remaining on that PO will be shipped
• Follow up on all invoiced orders for a receiving report - if needed file shortage claims / adjustments /returns etc.
• Inform Accounts Payable about any changes needed before payment is sent
• Review all Pending POs and firm the orders before end of week report
• Email the Purchasing Manager with a semi-weekly availability report for all orders placed
• Follow through with all emails or issues that arise throughout the week

Requirements:

Technical background Advanced Excel ability (e.g. VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Complex formulas) Self-motivated Able to learn and adjust in faced paced environment Able to solve discrepancies with little direction Passion and interest for supply chain Able to master large data sets

Job Type:

Full-time Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00 - $28.00 per hour Application Question(s): Please send a short message explaining why you think you'd be great for this job.

Experience:

Excel:

3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person