Purchasing Assistant

KLN ENTERPRISES INC • Perham, MN

1d • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

KLN Family Brands is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support the Tuffy's Pet Foods facility in Perham, MN. This role involves assisting the purchasing manager with the procurement and inventory management of assigned ingredients, materials, or packaging, ensuring adherence to 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