Buyer Assistant

LED FastStart•Hammond, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

S&W Wholesale Foods is Louisiana’s leading independent food service supplier and is on the Move. We are looking for a Buyer Assistant to join our team! This position exists to maintain accurate product information, provide analytical reporting, and assist buyers in day-to-day activities included but not limited to supplier ordering when necessary.

Requirements

High-level proficiency in computer applications and systems including Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Excel skills: Handling lookups, filtering and basic logic.
Excellent organization and prioritization skills.
Ability to communicate clearly (written and verbal) and in an engaging manner with colleagues of various levels of experience and management.
Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills
1-2 years of college experience or 1-2 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing or a related field.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Preferred)
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
On-site (Monday - Friday)
9am - 5pm (1 hour lunch)

Responsibilities

Support Buyers with daily activities, including purchase order placement, pricing verification and order confirmations
Preparing Reports and Data Analytics
New Item Setup
GTIN Database Monitoring
Evaluating Products and suppliers according to Key Business Criteria
Conduct Item Verification
Perform supplier ordering, as needed.
Other duties as assigned.