Buyer Assistant

Buyer Assistant

Requirements

• Basic computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and sometimes stressful atmosphere
• At least 6 months to 1 year of retail experience
• Some experience in grocery or retail shelf management preferred

Responsibilities

• Purchasing order entry: manually key punching customer order requests received into C&S order processing system
• Responsible for all aspects of managing inbound purchase orders: revisions, expedites, dating, securing of appointments, and routine follow up until receipt
• Responding to calls & emails from customers, buyers, vendors, and warehouses pertaining to purchase orders, inventory management, transportation and impaired inventory issues
• Return logistics process: Completing R-Bills; working with buyers and external parties to manage return/disposition of impaired inventories
• Producing and distributing various Procurement reports
• Data collection, organization, and distribution
• Projects pertaining to service level management and inventory management, assigned by supervisor
• Assisting with start-up related tasks when required by the department Manager

Preferred Qualifications

• Some experience in grocery or retail shelf management preferred