Purchasing Assistant

We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to join our Trumbull Industries team. The ideal candidate will assist in procurement activities, maintain inventory levels and support the purchasing department in various administrative tasks.

• Review and input purchase orders from vendors.
• Assist in sourcing and purchasing goods and services.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory.
• Check order information for accuracy and timeliness.
• Review inventory levels to released orders.
• Organize priorities according to ship date.
• Run daily reports to determine inventory that needs purchased.
• Build truckloads and coordinate with salespeople to hit required dates.
• Submit orders for truckloads, replacement and quick ship items.
• Coordinate deliveries between trucking companies and receiving department.
• Update salespeople with current promotions, new & discontinued items, and current cost multipliers.
• Update the system with new, discontinued & obsolete items.
• Inspect inventory for missing and damaged product.
• Coordinate with returns dept. for returning product on vendor claims.
• Assist buyers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills required.
• Proficient In use of MS Office Products. Working knowledge of MS Excel and/or other analytical spreadsheet tools, inventory management, pricing and review and freight is preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and practices beneficial.
• Understanding of logistics and supply chain management preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum one (1) prior experience in Purchasing or Procurement or related field preferred.

High School diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor degree in business or related field preferred.