Purchasing Assistant
$37,440,000–$47,840,000 year
On-siteLittle Rock, Arkansas, United States
Job Summary
Submit purchase orders for daily watch list products after conducting warehouse walk-throughs and reviewing potential distributions. Pull daily inventory and open PO reports from Company ERP Software, then submit orders received via Distribution Forms. Communicate daily with vendors to obtain Bills of Lading and tracking information while providing open PO status updates to the sales team three times per week. Manage vendor credits for expired or out-of-code products and coordinate product shipments for up to two industry tradeshows annually. Liaise with the warehouse to resolve receiving discrepancies and update the product catalog monthly with Marketing and IT. Review sales trends using internal reporting tools and support planogram development by sourcing required materials. Provide timely product updates to the call center and assist with product force-outs as required.
Required Qualifications
- Proactive mindset with a positive, team-oriented attitude
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with internal teams and external vendors
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities
- Proficient in Excel or willing to learn quickly
- Confident, adaptable, and comfortable wearing multiple hats
- Ability to negotiate effectively when required
- Flexibility to travel up to 20% to support tradeshows and customer events
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting sales teams and/or operations in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to collaborate with cross-functional partners including Sales, Marketing, IT, and Warehouse Operations
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