Purchasing Planning Clerk
Purchasing Planning Clerk
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Job Description
Valley Craft Industries is a familyowned company that has been doing business in Minnesota for over 70 years. Since introducing the first hand truck with a brake Valley Craft Industries has become well known for producing material handling storage and safety solutions that truly stand the test of time. We help our customers to become better organized and to work smarter safer and more efficiently.
Professional Grade Quality. Built to Last. Made in the U.S.A.
Schedule: 1st Shift 5:00 am to 3:30 pm M Th (up to 5:30 pm with OT) Fridays as needed.
What Youll Do:
This position supports the Purchasing and Planning Department and serves as a backup to the Traffic Clerk position.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist with analyzing product demand and forecasts adjusting inventory and purchasing plans accordingly
- Enter purchase orders update pricing and other tasks within the business system as directed by others in the Department
- Assist the Planners with implementation of the cycle counting program
- Maintain and analyze inventory records and reports
- Investigates discrepancies to resolve inventory issues
- Release work orders to the Production team
- Serves as a backup to the Traffic Clerk
- Other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Inventory principles and concepts
- Moderate to strong computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Communication skills listening and team building
- Strong customer focus with ability to effectively interact primarily with internal customers
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Problem solving/analysis
- Purchasing principles and concepts
- Knowledge of products
- Business system software
- Office system software word processing spreadsheets
Performance Measures:
- Inventory turns/cost
- Inventory carrying costs
- Customer OnTime Delivery
- Accuracy/quality
- Timeliness
Experience/Education Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Entry level however related experience is preferred
- Working knowledge of Epicor business system is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to sit stand kneel stoop walk or sit for long periods of time.
- Must be capable of working in inclement conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
- Benefits:
- PTO
- Nine 9 Paid Holidays
- Medical Dental Vision
- 401K plan
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Friendly Collaborative Team Environment
- Personal and Professional Growth Potential
- Great worklife balance NO WEEKENDS OR EVENINGS
Valley Craft Ind. Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Valley Craft Ind. does not discriminate based on race religion color sex gender identity age nondisqualifying physical or mental disability national origin or veteran status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
