Buyer Assistant

C&S Wholesale Grocers • Keene, NH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer Assistant is responsible for managing inbound purchase orders, including revisions, expedites, dating, securing appointments, and routine follow-up until receipt. This role involves responding to inquiries from customers, buyers, vendors, and warehouses regarding purchase orders, inventory management, transportation, and impaired inventory issues. The assistant will also manage the return logistics process, including completing R-Bills and working with parties to manage the return or disposition of impaired inventories. Additionally, the role includes producing and distributing various Procurement reports, collecting, organizing, and distributing data, and assisting with projects related to service level and inventory management as assigned by the supervisor. The Buyer Assistant may also be required to assist with start-up tasks as directed by the Department Manager.

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
• General Equivalency Diploma - General Studies or High School Diploma - General Studies

Responsibilities

• Manually key punch customer order requests into C&S order processing system.
• Manage all aspects of inbound purchase orders: revisions, expedites, dating, securing of appointments, and routine follow up until receipt.
• Respond to calls & emails from customers, buyers, vendors, and warehouses pertaining to purchase orders, inventory management, transportation and impaired inventory issues.
• Manage the return logistics process: Completion of R-Bills; working with buyers and external parties to manage return/disposition of impaired inventories.
• Production and distribution of various Procurement reports.
• Data collection, organization, and distribution.
• Assist with projects pertaining to service level management and inventory management, assigned by supervisor.
• Assist with start-up related tasks when required by the department Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED