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Purchasing Associate 1
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Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Job Summary:
Purchasing Associate 1 contributes to the efficient purchase order operation for the branch office by providing administrative support to the purchase order (PO) team and their upper management in accordance with the companys Standard Operation Procedure (SOP). This job performs a range of general and specific/clerical tasks that can be learned on the job such as filing, copying, and collecting documents, answering phones, ordering, and distributing supplies, and PO/ Internal Requisition (IR) data entry. Other tasks may include but are not limited to maintaining supplier records, sorting, and distributing incoming/outgoing mail, and/or receiving phone calls from suppliers. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Essential Job Functions: Prepare Purchase Order: Purchasing Associate 1 prepares and processes accurate purchase orders. Purchasing Associate 1 works closely with the sales department to obtain sales planning quantity, seasonal items quantity, and import order items quantity ensuring that purchases are recorded at the time of request and submit these orders to get approval from the Branch Manager or Deputy Branch Manager.
Schedule Shipping
Purchasing Associate 1 schedules incoming and outgoing shipments. A major part of this duty is preparing records to reflect when purchased items arrive and ensuring that all materials arrive. Purchasing Associate 1 may also schedule outgoing shipments for return if necessary. Purchasing Associate 1 follows up with suppliers to check in on late or missing shipments or to report damaged goods.
Interact with Suppliers
Purchasing Associate 1 obtains pricing and product specifications. Responsible for verifying inbound information, order pricing, and acknowledgment. Process new vendor registration to set up with form. Purchasing Associate 1 speaks directly with suppliers representatives to gather order pricing data, compare suppliers offers for shipping rates and material prices, and maintain suppliers contact information.
Maintain Purchase Records
Purchasing Associate 1 maintains detailed records of purchases, including quantities, shipping information, and costs associated with the purchase. They may provide these records to department heads to aid in budget and financial management or maintain purchasing department files to support future activities. The Purchasing Associate 1 may also submit these records to the companys financial departments to aid in the budget resolution.
Import-related Job
Supervise handling and arranging the custom clearance for all merchandise including communication with custom brokers and vendors. Support routine administrative import related jobs as needed.
Others as assigned
Ensure that each employee, customer, client, and vendor receive outstanding customer service by providing a friendly environment which includes greeting and assisting everyone by maintaining outstanding product knowledge and all other components of customer service related to the office operation. Ensure to follow company guidelines including attendance. Physical inventory preparation and support. Other office work as needed.
Knowledge, Skills And Ability
Knowledge of general office operation. Data entry keyboarding skills without error at a moderate rate of speed. Good communication skills internally and externally via phone, email, and in person. Multi-tasking multi assignments need to be handled at one time. Organization Skills Ability to pay close attention to detail for accuracy. Possess mathematical skills to ensure that their calculations are correct when determining material costs and quantities. Have strong relationship development skills since they support supplier relationships and contracts. Must be able to communicate with multiple departments to complete orders. Listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally. Good interpersonal skills Ability to speak clearly, concisely, and effectively. Ability to listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally. Ability to assemble, sort, and file documents. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet cut-offs. Ability to speak, write and read English. Able to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. Ability to apply research, reconciling, investigating, and problem-solving techniques. Ability to work closely with others as a part of a team.
Benefits
Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Life & accident insurance Pet Insurance 401(k) with company matching 19 days of paid time off Wellness program and EAP assistance and much more! Most benefits require employee contribution.
Pre-employment Drug testing is required. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries
Wholesale Refer to the companys EEO policy: Wismettac is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Purchasing Associate 1
role at
Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Job Summary:
Purchasing Associate 1 contributes to the efficient purchase order operation for the branch office by providing administrative support to the purchase order (PO) team and their upper management in accordance with the companys Standard Operation Procedure (SOP). This job performs a range of general and specific/clerical tasks that can be learned on the job such as filing, copying, and collecting documents, answering phones, ordering, and distributing supplies, and PO/ Internal Requisition (IR) data entry. Other tasks may include but are not limited to maintaining supplier records, sorting, and distributing incoming/outgoing mail, and/or receiving phone calls from suppliers. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Essential Job Functions: Prepare Purchase Order: Purchasing Associate 1 prepares and processes accurate purchase orders. Purchasing Associate 1 works closely with the sales department to obtain sales planning quantity, seasonal items quantity, and import order items quantity ensuring that purchases are recorded at the time of request and submit these orders to get approval from the Branch Manager or Deputy Branch Manager.
Schedule Shipping
Purchasing Associate 1 schedules incoming and outgoing shipments. A major part of this duty is preparing records to reflect when purchased items arrive and ensuring that all materials arrive. Purchasing Associate 1 may also schedule outgoing shipments for return if necessary. Purchasing Associate 1 follows up with suppliers to check in on late or missing shipments or to report damaged goods.
Interact with Suppliers
Purchasing Associate 1 obtains pricing and product specifications. Responsible for verifying inbound information, order pricing, and acknowledgment. Process new vendor registration to set up with form. Purchasing Associate 1 speaks directly with suppliers representatives to gather order pricing data, compare suppliers offers for shipping rates and material prices, and maintain suppliers contact information.
Maintain Purchase Records
Purchasing Associate 1 maintains detailed records of purchases, including quantities, shipping information, and costs associated with the purchase. They may provide these records to department heads to aid in budget and financial management or maintain purchasing department files to support future activities. The Purchasing Associate 1 may also submit these records to the companys financial departments to aid in the budget resolution.
Import-related Job
Supervise handling and arranging the custom clearance for all merchandise including communication with custom brokers and vendors. Support routine administrative import related jobs as needed.
Others as assigned
Ensure that each employee, customer, client, and vendor receive outstanding customer service by providing a friendly environment which includes greeting and assisting everyone by maintaining outstanding product knowledge and all other components of customer service related to the office operation. Ensure to follow company guidelines including attendance. Physical inventory preparation and support. Other office work as needed.
Knowledge, Skills And Ability
Knowledge of general office operation. Data entry keyboarding skills without error at a moderate rate of speed. Good communication skills internally and externally via phone, email, and in person. Multi-tasking multi assignments need to be handled at one time. Organization Skills Ability to pay close attention to detail for accuracy. Possess mathematical skills to ensure that their calculations are correct when determining material costs and quantities. Have strong relationship development skills since they support supplier relationships and contracts. Must be able to communicate with multiple departments to complete orders. Listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally. Good interpersonal skills Ability to speak clearly, concisely, and effectively. Ability to listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally. Ability to assemble, sort, and file documents. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet cut-offs. Ability to speak, write and read English. Able to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. Ability to apply research, reconciling, investigating, and problem-solving techniques. Ability to work closely with others as a part of a team.
Benefits
Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Life & accident insurance Pet Insurance 401(k) with company matching 19 days of paid time off Wellness program and EAP assistance and much more! Most benefits require employee contribution.
Pre-employment Drug testing is required. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries
Wholesale Refer to the companys EEO policy: Wismettac is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr