PURCHASING ASSISTANT WAREHOUSE - 12 HR ROTATING SHIFT 6AM - 6PM

Responsibilities

• Checking requisitions for accurate information and internal releases.
• Acquiring pricing and delivery date confirmation from vendors.
• Contacting vendors when deliveries are late or incomplete.
• Coordination with Packaging and Stock Room Departments.
• Assisting vendors with any questions or problems they may have in regards to purchase orders.
• Working with accounting to ensure that purchase orders have been received and invoices posted.
• Working with Accounts Payable to check payment status/problems for vendor invoices.
• All other duties as assigned by Purchasing Manager or Controller.

Requirements

• The Knowledge of overseeing all functions involved in incoming receiving inspection and accurately processing the inventory changes to Maintenance Parts, Operating Supplies, Ingredients, and Packaging supplies.
• This person will work closely with other departments within the Plainwell Complex to insure materials are received to the correct department and personnel.
• Two to five years purchasing/procurement experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good math skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel and some knowledge of Access).
• SAP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED; College Degree in business related preferred.