Purchasing Assistant
On-siteCaldwell, Idaho, United States
Job Summary
Process vendor B2B information to access UPC codes and place orders, maintaining system data for new vendors, SKUs, min/max levels, and pricing. Communicate daily with stores and internal personnel via phone, email, and Teams chat to resolve issues regarding new product lines, special orders, pricing, and merchandise delivery. Research vendor catalogs and specifications, adjust discounts and terms in the computer system, and manage weekly replenishment for standard merchandise. Ensure timely delivery through consistent follow-up with vendors and distribution centers while utilizing advanced Excel formulas for data entry and analysis.
Required Qualifications
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong analytical, organizational and computer skills
- Very proficient with Excel i.e. using established formulas as well as creating new formulas
- Working knowledge of 10 key, word processing
- Ability to manage heavy data entry duties
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and/or other analytical spreadsheet tools
- Inventory management
- Pricing and review
- Freight
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates or Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
- Must be able to spend many hours a day working at a computer
- Must be able to walk
- Must be able to bend
- Must be able to stoop
- Must be able to kneel
- Must be able to reach
- Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of large animal and feed
- At least 2 years experience in an office, accounting, purchasing or data entry environment
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