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Basler Electric Company
Supply Chain Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Purchasing Assistant assists buyers and staff in the purchasing or procurement department of a business or store. Assists with checking and completing purchase orders, communicates with vendors and suppliers, maintains records and provides data entry.
$46,470 / year median in Illinois
-11% projected decline
Job Description
SUPPLY CHAIN ASSISTANT JOB SUMMARY
Provide support to the Supply Chain Department by finalizing purchase part descriptions for New Part Number Requests, processing ECOs, updating the appropriate records in the E1 business system and running BOMs reviews for ECO Sales Quotes.REPORTS TO
Purchasing ManagerESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Enter new P5 or P7 ECO's in the Workload Status access database
- Explode BOMs for ECO Sales Quotes
- Establish new plant branch records for existing purchased parts as requested
- Create Item Master records and Branch Plant records with pertinent data, such as, short and long descriptions and material class codes as outlined on New Part Number Requests
- Process and follow up on ECO requests for purchased components parts and implement per established processes
- Review and update E1 with safety data sheets as provided from Receiving or other personnel within the company
- Review Incoming Inspection discrepancies and involve the appropriate buyer to resolve if required
- Add/Remove flash message notifications as requested
- Archive the part number supporting documentation including adding datasheets to the Item Master
- Interface with Engineering, Purchasing, Material Planning, Sales, Quality Control, Industrial Engineering, Production Planning and Production
- Obtain manufacturer specifications as needed
- Perform Internal Quality Audits as part of the audit team
- Input and maintain Buyer Metrics; review with team on a monthly basis
- Examine/review/approve Forecast ECOs
- Perform work quality proofing for all information entered into E1 and all access databases
- Perform administrative/clerical functions for the department when necessary
- Perform Print Room backup duties as requested
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- High School degree
- Associate's degree in business or related field preferred.
- Access and Excel knowledge is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Enterprise 1 Business System preferred.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.