Merchandising Assistant

Purefield Ingredients LLC• Russell, KS, US, KS

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supporting daily merchandising and accounting operations through accurate reporting, settlements, freight processing, reconciliations, and customer/vendor support. This role works closely with Merchandising, Accounting, vendors, and customers to ensure timely processing of transactions, accurate reporting, and compliance with company policies and procedures. This position also supports continuous improvement efforts and assists in maintaining organized and efficient merchandising operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks consistently and efficiently.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Basic mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain professional working relationships with employees, customers, and vendors.
Customer service-oriented mindset with a professional and positive attitude.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work occasional overtime as needed.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Excel.
Willingness and ability to learn new systems and software.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, along with desire to learn new programs.

Responsibilities

Process freight payments, ticket uploads, and ticket creation on a daily basis.
Process final settlements accurately and in a timely manner.
Process daily cash receipts and assist with follow-up on outstanding receivables and unapplied cash.
Assist merchandisers and customers with accounting and settlement-related questions.
Partner with merchandisers to coordinate freight schedules, resolve freight issues, and support weekly freight needs.
Update daily merchandising and operational reports to support business decisions.
Work with internal and external customers to proactively identify and resolve issues.
Maintain organized digital records in accordance with company record retention policies, including invoices, contracts, reports, and payment documentation.
Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of inventories and other operational reports.
Review Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Freight Analysis, and other operational reports to identify and resolve discrepancies or actionable items.
Assist with credit applications and support credit review processes.
Collaborate with Merchandising and Accounting teams to support collection efforts on overdue accounts.
Support implementation and adoption of technology and process improvements.
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Perform other related duties as assigned.