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Love From USA Group, Inc.
Retail Purchasing Assistant
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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.
$48,793 / year median in Minnesota
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Job description
Overview:
We are seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join the Love from USA Family in Shoreview! The successful candidate will assist the buying team by analyzing historic reports, inputting purchase data, and organizing files.Schedule:
This is a FT, Non- Exempt Position, In-Person, with working hours of M-F, generally working business hours. This position does provide flexible working hours, and WFH 1 day a week! What Love From USA offers you: Paid Holidays, PTO, & Sick and Safe time. Generous benefits for FT employees including
- Health, Dental, Vision, and HSA accounts. 401(k) with matching, and employee store discounts Growth opportunities
- Love from USA encourages all their employees to always strive to be the best, LFUSA provides growth opportunities within the company. Community
- We offer a positive, collaborative work environment where we live and work our core values.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare, compile and sort documents for data entry Analyze and verify data, correcting when necessary Prepare reorders for assigned merchandise Track purchase orders and follow up on status Enter data from written documents into computer, files and forms Analyzing sales-related data to predict future sales and stock requirements Knowledgeable about consumer preferences, particularly as these relate to e-commerce Ensure that online stores are visually appealing, easy to navigate, with accurate and up-to-date content Act as a liaison between Buying and Marketing teams ensuring sales/promotions and products are cohesive Store documents in designated computer files and locations Respond to requests for information and access relevant files Operate common office equipment, like scanners and printers Comply with date integrity and security policies Provide accurate documents within the given time frames Complete all the assigned tasks Attend sales training activities and Company meetingsSKILLS & SPECIFICATIONS
Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with vendors, buyers and stores Proficient in Excel Spreadsheets Excellent attention to detail Team player and has the ability to meet assigned tasks and goals Exceptional organization and time management skills Ability to work under pressure Maintains confidentialityEducation and Qualifications:
High school degree, diploma, or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified institution Proficient in relevant computer applications Data entry in retail environment a plus Experience with Shopify is a plusJob Type:
Full-time Pay:
$23.00- $26.