Purchasing Assistant
$49,920–$62,400 year
On-sitePlymouth, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Manage existing purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and proper follow-up documentation through queue management. Communicate with vendors to confirm orders, track deliveries, and resolve discrepancies while maintaining positive supplier relationships. Monitor inventory levels, coordinate replenishment activities, and assist with inventory audits to ensure adequate stock availability. Reconcile purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices; collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies. Coordinate with warehouse personnel to verify deliveries, investigate shortages, and ensure order accuracy. Prepare purchasing and inventory reports and provide administrative support to the department as needed. Travel up to 10% and occasionally drive to branch locations.
Required Qualifications
- Highschool diploma or GED
- Valid US Driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Clean driving record
- Minimum 1 year of experience in an administrative, purchasing, inventory, customer service, or related role
Desired Qualifications
- Associate's or bachelor's degree
- Experience in an administrative, purchasing, inventory, customer service, or related role
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel
- Experience with distribution, inventory, or ERP software
- Eclipse experience
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Wholesale distribution experience
- Ability to occasionally drive to branch and other locations (up to 10%)
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