Purchasing Associate

About the role

This position is with Helena Industries (HI). HI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC and provides production and distribution solutions to customers across a wide variety of industries. HI is one of the largest chemical toll manufacturers in the U.S. and our clients include many household name brands and large retailers.

Responsibilities

• Reviews plant production schedule to ensure raw materials and actives are available for production.
• Working knowledge of production planning and MRP applications.
• Issues purchase orders (PO's) to established plant and customer vendors for required materials.
• Tracks PO's for production materials to ensure products are received in time to meet production needs and maintains files.
• Verifies product is received according to schedule.
• Contacts customers for additional active ingredients and informs them of vendor issues with raw materials.
• Maintains a clean work environment both inside and outside the facility by using good housekeeping habits.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three years of related work experience in accounting and finance is required.

Skills

• Mathematical aptitude.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance starts the same day you start.
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Robust 401(k) Savings Plan with a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day.
• Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The work schedule is typically full-time.