Objective / Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to provide support to the Purchasing Team by determining and organizing forecasts, placing purchase orders, tracking incoming material, communicating with internal and external parties, and ensuring PO costs are accurate. This position is considered a primary contact for internal and external customers.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

Performance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below.                   

• Enter purchase orders based on firm customer orders and forecasts

• Communicate regularly with vendors to ensure all information is up to date and accurate – cost, packaging, delivery terms, etc.

• Collaborate with the segments team to devise the best plan of action for ordering and storing material

• Review daily open purchase order reports to ensure ETA’s are updated with the most up to date information.

• Follow up daily on overdue purchase orders and communicate to the necessary parties any delays.

• Track and trace inbound containers to warehouse, update ETA’s accordingly and communicate any delays/issues to Purchasing, Customer Service and Sales Teams.

• Review containers’ status at port, yard, rail, and warehouse to prevent detention and demurrage charges

• Complete projects for the Director of Sourcing on an as needed basis.

• Collaborate with various members of different departments to ensure that all processes are flowing smoothly including but not exclusive to: purchase orders, work orders, sales orders, imports, exports, transportation, quality, master data, legal, and compliance issues.

• All members of the Purchasing Team are required to fully understand and fulfill all of their assigned responsibilities, as well as, provide coverage to fellow team members on an as needed basis.

• All other duties assigned by Supervisor or Manager

Minimum Qualifications / Education / Certifications

1. Education:

1. Bachelor's degree or related training equivalent (Business or Supply Chain preferred)

2. Relevant work experience in similar title and scope of responsibility – preferred

2. Proven business acumen and high level analytical skills

3. Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment

4. Maintains professional presentation, attitude, and behavior toward others

5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

6. Demonstrates ability to adapt to using newly introduced tools and technology

7. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and/or Adobe file creation and management.

   Objective / Purpose

   The primary purpose of this role is to provide support to the Purchasing Team by determining and organizing forecasts, placing purchase orders, tracking incoming material, communicating with internal and external parties, and ensuring PO costs are accurate. This position is considered a primary contact for internal and external customers.

   
   Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

   Performance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below.                   

   • Enter purchase orders based on firm customer orders and forecasts

   • Communicate regularly with vendors to ensure all information is up to date and accurate – cost, packaging, delivery terms, etc.

   • Collaborate with the segments team to devise the best plan of action for ordering and storing material

   • Review daily open purchase order reports to ensure ETA’s are updated with the most up to date information.

   • Follow up daily on overdue purchase orders and communicate to the necessary parties any delays.

   • Track and trace inbound containers to warehouse, update ETA’s accordingly and communicate any delays/issues to Purchasing, Customer Service and Sales Teams.

   • Review containers’ status at port, yard, rail, and warehouse to prevent detention and demurrage charges

   • Complete projects for the Director of Sourcing on an as needed basis.

   • Collaborate with various members of different departments to ensure that all processes are flowing smoothly including but not exclusive to: purchase orders, work orders, sales orders, imports, exports, transportation, quality, master data, legal, and compliance issues.

   • All members of the Purchasing Team are required to fully understand and fulfill all of their assigned responsibilities, as well as, provide coverage to fellow team members on an as needed basis.

   • All other duties assigned by Supervisor or Manager

       

   Minimum Qualifications / Education / Certifications

   1. Education:

   1. Bachelor's degree or related training equivalent (Business or Supply Chain preferred)

   2. Relevant work experience in similar title and scope of responsibility – preferred

   2. Proven business acumen and high level analytical skills

   3. Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment

   4. Maintains professional presentation, attitude, and behavior toward others

   5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

   6. Demonstrates ability to adapt to using newly introduced tools and technology

   7. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and/or Adobe file creation and management.