The Purchasing Assistant Analyst will play a key role in the Purchasing teams ability to support our fast-paced and growing business. This position requires a detail oriented organized energetic and strategic thinking individual who has related experience in purchasing supply chain or Operations/Business Management in food and or related industries.
This position can be hybrid but must be local to the Des Moines IA area to work onsite at least 3 days/week.
Position Responsibilities may include but not limited to
Generate and release Purchase orders to assigned suppliers
Manage Order Confirmations to ensure accuracy against the Purchase Orders including price quantity (MOQ) delivery date etc.
Immediately communicate discrepancies to appropriate supplier
Communicate effectively across departments to ensure appointments are secured
Maintain RMA and all retuned merchandise to suppliers for accounting
Manage transportation schedules with Moms Meals transportation department for inbound purchase orders to ensure inventory for production and fulfillment schedules for all locations
Participate in maintaining Vendor Master Contact List with applicable information
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet goals and deadlines
Good time management and organizational skills
Ability to professionally and effectively communicate with suppliers and customers via phone email and in person
Required Skills and Experience
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of three to five years of experience in purchasing and or supply chain within the food or related industry
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Ability to multitask and have excellent organization skills
Team player; excellent people skills to interact with colleagues cross-functional teams and third parties
Preferred Skills and Experience
Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Business Management and or other related fields
Experience with Microsoft D365
Physical Requirements
Repetitive motions that include the wrists hands and/or fingers
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
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