Purchasing Assistant

Imperial Dade • Hazelwood, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Imperial Dade is the leading independently owned and operated distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies in North America. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, we serve customers in many business-to-business market segments, including restaurants, grocery stores, healthcare, sports and entertainment, and cruise lines. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves as a mission-critical partner to more than 120,000 customers through our footprint of 130+ branches.
All correspondence will come directly from Imperial Dade and not a personal email address.
Imperial Dade has a Purchasing Assistant role available in Hazelwood, MO! Join our strong and continuously evolving Purchasing group, helping to continue to grow our business. Imperial Dade is a great place to take that next step if you are eager for your next opportunity.
The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for accurately and efficiently documenting all vendor purchase order confirmations. This individual will work closely with the Replenishment Analysts, Product Specialists, and Vendors to ensure all purchase orders match the vendor confirmations.
Your schedule will be Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred
• Experience in inventory/supply chain or customer service-related preferred
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Strong problem-solving, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

• Review and process all purchase order (PO) acknowledgments from the vendors
• Review confirmations against the PO for discrepancies
• Update PO in the system with confirmation information
• Manage the unconfirmed PO reporting and reach out to vendors as needed
• Proof and enter the Receiving department data.
• Run and prepare reports.
• Manage item information and other inventory-related data.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) program with company match
• life insurance
• a generous paid time off package
• educational reimbursement
• paid family leave
• adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees