Job description
Overview:
Imperial Dade is the leading distributor of foodservice packaging, facilities maintenance supplies and equipment in the U.S. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, the company serves customers in many business-to-business market segments including supermarkets, healthcare facilities, universities, and restaurants. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves more than 80,000 customers through a footprint of 100+ branches.
**All correspondence will come directly from Imperial Dade and not a personal email address.** Responsibilities:
Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors
Focus Packaging & Supply, a division of Imperial Dade, leading national distributor, is hiring a talented
Purchasing Assistant to join our Purchasing team in Fresno, CA!
The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for accurately and efficiently documenting all vendor purchase order confirmations. This individual will be working closely with the Replenishment Analysts, Product Specialists, and Vendors to ensure all purchase orders match the vendor confirmations. This role is an entry level position within the Inventory Management department and has opportunity for growth and advancement.
The starting hourly pay rate for this position is $18/hr.
Imperial Dade is the leading distributor of foodservice packaging, facilities maintenance supplies and equipment in the U.S. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, the company serves customers in many business-to-business market segments including supermarkets, healthcare facilities, universities, and restaurants. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves more than 80,000 customers through a footprint of 100+ branches.
**All correspondence will come directly from Imperial Dade and not a personal email address.**
You will:
- Review and process all purchase order acknowledgements from the vendors
- Review confirmations against PO for any discrepancies
- Update PO in system with confirmation information alerting the Inventory Management team the PO was acknowledged by the vendor and will be processed according to the terms of the PO.
- Clearly identify any discrepancies, i.e. Item Costs, Delivery Dates, Ship locations, etc. to the Replenishment Analyst and/or Product Specialist for action.
- Manage the unconfirmed PO reporting and reach out to vendors as needed when confirmation has not been sent.
- Provide support as needed to the daily ordering and inventory activities of the Purchasing Department.
- Other duties as assigned by management
You have:
- Bachelor’s Degree, in related discipline preferred
- Inventory/supply chain or customer service-related experience preferred
- Strong communication skills: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Uses effective communication in order to initiate timely responses to inquiries
- Strong organizational skills: Attention to detail, demonstrates urgency to follow up on open issues and drives toward closure, able to simultaneously manage multiple tasks.
- Collaborative approach: Able to build effective relationships with our Buying Team, source suppliers, and other business partners.
- Problem solving skills: Able to use logic and accepted methods to solve problems and identify effective solutions.
- Innovative: Willing and able to use a creative or unconventional approach if the task calls for it.
- Computer literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Excel. An aptitude to learn other technical applications quickly.
We offer an exciting environment to work, learn, and grow professionally. As a family-owned and operated company, we value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits, 401K, Life Insurance, and a generous Paid Time Off Package. We are excited to continue to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.
Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors
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