Responsibilities of the Product/Purchasing Assistant:
Reviewing and analyzing product category sales to optimize product assortment
Work to help build and maintain relationships with current vendor base and new vendors
Prepare and keep all product parameters current
Receive and analyze internal product request
Continuously research new innovate products and product concepts
Work closely with Lead Buyer and Product Manager to develop and implement new products
Assist in following up on Purchase Orders
Communication
Works directly with Purchasing, Product and Operations Management Team
Frequent contact with Warehouse Manager and Branch Personnel
Administrative Duties
Request product samples from vendors as needed
Work with management to create, set up and maintain vendor files
Request Return Goods Authorizations for non-moving stock and defective items
Perform cost comparisons with directive
Maintain and update price files
Data Entry
Assist the Operations Manager, Product Manager and Inventory Control Manager in completing tasks as assigned
Provide High Service Levels while managing product assortment to meet company goals
Qualifications:
Working knowledge of plumbing wholesale operations and plumbing products is a plus •
Purchasing experience helpful but not required
Strong ability to use Excel, Outlook and SAP
Strong planning, organizational and time management skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Ability to work independently with a high level of motivation and self-direction •
Ability to interact with all levels of personnel
Strong attention to detail
Ability to handle a high volume of internal and external emails
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Desire and interest to learn about goods we sell
Must have a positive attitude, self-motivated, goal oriented and dependable
Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and challenges
Pay rate and Benefits
Position is full- time, salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
40 hour work week, Monday – Friday
Employer/Employee funded 401K retirement plan offered after only 1 full year
Paid vacation after 1 full year
Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision plan
Direct deposit
Incentive Pay Program
Rate of pay $17hr - $20hr
