Purchasing Coordinator

Maintain inventory in stocking warehouses, process vendor orders and arrange logistics.

PURCHASING DUTIES :

Review replenishing needs based on sales and new product line requirements placing vendor orders as required

Acts as liaison between suppliers and / or carriers and company regarding mis-shipment or damaged shipments

Prepare new costs based on vendor price list for entry

Arrange and process warehouse stock transfers

Setup new product numbers on system

Interact with both Midvale and public warehouses to maintain communications and stock accuracy

Be knowledgeable of products and product packaging

Keep surplus stock report up to date for sales staff

Provide sales and vendor reports to management and sales staff as requested

Scan associated documents to purchase order and product number

Protects companies value by keeping information confidential

Overseeing LIFO / FIFO in Visco System

EXPEDITING DUTIES :

Obtain freight quotes

Arrange trucking for vendor order pickup and stock transfers

Scan associated documents to purchase order

OTHER RESPONSIBILITES :

Back up for sales when needed

Back up for receiving and costing

Answer phone

Assist with annual physical inventory

Qualifications :

Relevant Experience Preferred

Minimum education required is a high school diploma

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Strong communication, both verbal and written

Excellent listening skills

Must be able to maintain a positive attitude while working with customers, vendors and coworkers

Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within given instructions and guidelines

Knowledge of relevant computer applications

Ability to accurately type