Lubes - Purchasing Assistant 1 Midwest Dr, Pacific, MO Wallis Companies

Location 1 Midwest Dr, Pacific, MO 63069

Assist Supply Chain Manager by providing clerical, analysis, and data entry support in addition to inventory management.

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* denotes an essential function of the position)

• * Run reorder reports daily to evaluate product ordering needs
• * Enter Purchase Orders into MAS and Vendor’s Systems
• * Utilize the operating system to maximize inventory management
• Ensure proper safety procedures are being practiced
• Maintain regular attendance and follow designated safety practices
• Perform other duties not listed as required

• Act as secondary contact for sales and customer support in regards to inventory and costs
• Act as secondary contact for vendor relations as needed
• Keep supervisor informed of opportunities and progress toward process improvements
• * Assist in communicating and driving strategies from the Balance Score Card
• Communicate product updates and outages to sales and customer service

• * Ensure correct stock levels to insure customer’s service levels are achieved
• * Schedule and prioritize purchases and inbound freight based on demand
• Ensure products are meeting quality standards
• Handle all internal and external customer phone calls in a professional and respectful manner

• Attend training to further professional development and understanding of company goals and strategy
• * Contact Human Resources for advice or assistance in hiring, counseling, appraising or terminating as necessary
• * Complete Safety training as required

• * Analyze information and utilize Excel at a proficient level
• * Analyze and track performance goals to maximize resources
• Maintain knowledge of and benchmarks off industry data
• * Adhere to all Wallis Companies safety policies and report all safety incidents to supervisor immediately

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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* denotes an essential qualification of the position)

Education:

* Required:

Equivalent to High School diploma.

Preferred:
Associate Degree

Experience:
* Over 3 years up to and including 5 years in warehouse/inventory experience.

Language

Skills:


* Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English in a professional manner that is

sufficient for effective communication with groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

Skills and Abilities: (may be representative but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with the position)
Requires considerable independent analysis and judgment to effectively balance a number ofconstantly changing variables in regular and unusual circumstances and to determine appropriate actions to be taken. Purchasing duties require thorough knowledge inventory management andability to use Excel. Excellent communication skills and judgment; detail oriented; ability to workwell with others and under pressure; flexible availability for work.
* Must be proficient with acomputer and Microsoft Office.

* Computer,
* Microsoft Office,
* Telephone, Copy/Printer/Fax

and/or Registrations:
None required

None

Under 1/3

1/3 To 2/3

Over 2/3

None

Under 1/3

1/3 To 2/3

Over 2/3

See:

Must be able to read computer screen and reports.

X

Lifting

Stand/Walk:

Occasional visits to
other locations in the
building.

X

Up to 10 pounds:

X

Sit:

Must be able to perform work at desk, computer, etc.

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Touch/Grasp/Feel:

Must be able to…