Purchasing Assistant - Ingredients

Onsite position located at Tuffy's Pet Foods facility in Perham, MN.

Pay

All-in hourly compensation: $22.22–$25.72/hr

• Base pay: $21.00–$24.50/hr
• Sign-on bonus: $1.22/hr worked in year one
• Profit-sharing eligibility begins after successfully completing one year of employment

About Us

KLN Family Brands is a 3rd-generation family-owned business founded in 1964, headquartered in Perham, MN. We manufacture a diverse range of high-quality human and pet food products. Our vision is to be a proud people-first company, building trust-based relationships and delivering first-rate products. We value genuine storytelling about our people, product quality, safety, innovation, and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Review and track demand for potential shortages or delays of assigned materials
• Place purchase orders and maintain appropriate criteria for all assigned materials
• Coordinate load sizes and determine logistics
• Assign and track logistics, including follow-up as needed
• Work with the production team on timing or shortages
• Collaborate with Accounting/Production to resolve receiving discrepancies
• Coordinate intercompany sales orders
• Set up new inventory parts for assigned materials, including SPP, UPCs, etc.
• Request Supplier Approvals via the SAT for new materials
• Update and change Estimate Material Costs and Supplier for Purchase Part pricing on purchased materials
• Coordinate and issue Nor-Am transfer loads to Tuffy’s (Ingredients Only)
• Reconcile Nor-Am inventory monthly (Ingredients Only)

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic math and office equipment skills
• Computer and Excel proficiency
• Self-motivating with the ability to work independently
• Ability to focus while multitasking
• Effective communication and listening skills
• Strong organizational skills for efficient work management

Benefits

• Profit-sharing after one year of employment
• Health, Dental, & Vision insurance
• Wellness program discounts: up to $150 monthly discount on health insurance
• KLN Clinic: Free doctor visits and over 300 free prescriptions
• 80 hours of PTO accrued in the first year of employment
• 7 paid holidays
• 401k with company match
• Opportunity to meet with onsite financial advisors
• Tuition assistance

*This opportunity is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test and background check.