Purchasing Assistant - Ingredients

KLN ENTERPRISES INC • Perham, MN

13d • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re now hiring a Purchasing Assistant to support our Perham, MN Tuffy's Pet Foods facility. The Purchasing Assistant will be tasked to assist the purchasing manager with purchasing and maintaining inventory for assigned ingredients/materials or packaging. The person in this role must also meet quality and company specifications.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic math and office equipment skills
• Computer and Excel Skills
• Self-motivating and ability to work independently
• Ability to focus while multitasking
• Effective communication and listening skills
• Ability to organize work effectively and efficiently

Responsibilities

• Review and track demand for any potential shortages or delays of assigned materials
• Place purchase orders and maintain appropriate criteria of all assigned materials.
• Coordinate load sizes and determine logistics
• Assign and track logistics, including follow up as needed
• Work with production team on potential timing or shortages
• Work with Accounting/Production to resolve receiving discrepancies
• Coordinate intercompany sales orders
• Set up new inventory parts for assigned materials, including SPP, UPCs, etc.
• Request Supplier Approvals via the SAT for new materials
• Update and change Estimate Material Costs and Supplier for Purchase Part pricing on purchased materials
• Coordinate and issue Nor-Am transfer loads to Tuffy’s – Ingredients Only
• Reconcile Nor-Am inventory monthly – Ingredients Only

Benefits

• Profit Sharing after successfully completing one year of employment
• Health, Dental, & Vision
• Wellness program discounts - up to $150 discounted towards health insurance monthly
• KLN Clinic - Free doctor visits & more than 300 free prescriptions
• 80 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year of Employment
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 401k + Match Opportunity
• Opportunity to meet with our onsite financial advisors
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed