Merchandising Assistant (Temp to Hire)

J.D. Heiskell & Companies • Tulare, CA

2d • $24 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandising Assistant provides high level administrative support for JDH commodities merchandisers, its customers, and its suppliers.

Requirements

• Associates/Bachelor’s degree desired; agriculture and/or business background preferred
• High level of detail, multi-tasking, and problem solving
• Positive, self-motivated individual with organization, communication, and negotiation skills; commitment to continuous learning
• Strong customer service commitment
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical procedures.
• Frequent sitting, use of computer, communication via telephone
• Ability to navigate an office environment.
• Regular and predictable attendance in office or site location.

Responsibilities

• Transaction management - Manage all levels of transactions in regards to shipping tickets, applications to contracts, vouchers, invoices.
• Ensure vendors are paid timely.
• Ensure discounts related to grain quality are accurate.
• Contract management – Manage all levels of contract application.
• Reconcile contracts with customers.
• Monitor past due contracts.
• Close contracts when fulfilled.
• Ensure tickets are paid or invoiced on correct contract terms.
• Inventory management – Assist controller in inventory management.
• Troubleshoot scale ticket issues in accounting and scale programs.
• Reconcile offsite inventories with transload 3rd parties.
• Order maintenance – Assist merchandiser with order/schedule maintenance.
• Provide backup for the order entry desk to ensure deliveries are scheduled correctly.
• Assist order entry desk with contract application issues.
• Customer service – Provide courteous, accurate, and timely customer service to customers and suppliers.
• Assist customers and suppliers with contract reconciliation.
• Trouble shoot pricing and delivery issues.
• Provide information as requested by the customer or supplier.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level