Purchasing Agent

Summary of Position

Accountability to maintain efficient, effective, and accurate product flow to anticipate and satisfy customer orders.

Assess Replenishment report and initiate purchases, as needed based on thorough judgment and decision-making skills
- Review replenishment report to order or not on the computer
- Place orders & email orders to all parties
Follow through with the completion of the full ordering and purchasing process
- Making sure that Purchase orders are correct with order quantities & pricing
- Monitor slow moving items and give to Director of Purchasing
- Notify Director of Purchasing of price changes
Maintain accurate records of inventory
- Work with Director of Purchasing to maintain outs lists goals
- Keep PUC and Vendors updated in Demand Planning
Anticipate and respond to problems with inventory that may affect customer satisfaction and/or company profitability
- Communicate with salespeople on stock shortages and outages
- Request physical inventories
- Call manufacturers or brokers on mistakes/mishaps

Strong ability to communicate in written and verbal medium with a highly diverse range of vendors, customers, and staff
Advanced mathematical ability from basic math functions, calculation of fractions/percentages/formulas, to understanding and calculating weights and metrics
Strong ability to utilize multiple computer programs (Word, Excel, Navision, Outlook, and Demand Planning) and office equipment (fax, copier, calculator, voicemail/phone) to generate and send correspondence, look-up information, and send/receive/modify order information
Anticipates problems and demonstrates strong decision making, persuasion, and problem-solving skills to respond quickly to situations
Ability to work independently with a strong level of self-motivation, initiative, and organizational qualities
Prior experience in a highly demanding customer service role involving multiple tasks and priorities, similar range of tasks, and high volume of detail required
Prior experience in purchasing functions with perishable food products highly preferred

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Subject to change)