Purchasing Support Specialist

Location

Duluth, GA | United States

Job description

This position will act as the Inventory/Purchasing Liaison between NDCP Buyers and DC Operations. The incumbent is responsible for the communication between the Warehouse and the Buyers as it relates to delivery date changes and the impact to the overall inventory with NDCP’s distribution centers. This position will help with report generation as needed to support the Purchasing Team.

Location: Atlanta Metro Area

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Salary: Competitive pay with bonus potential. Paid weekly.

1. Coordinate transportation challenges and delivery date modifications with the Inbound Operations Personnel and relay the associated impact to the Buyers.
2. Provide front line guidance on impact of delivery date modifications to DC Ops, Buyers and the Transportation team.
3. Provide troubleshooting, as needed, for inventory stock outs in conjunction with the Buyer, Inbound Transportation and DC Ops personnel.
4. Maintain strong interpersonal relationships with all department staff, including but not limited to, Finance, Operations, Inbound Transportation, Purchasing and Program Management.
5. Key decision maker on inbound date flexibility in coordination with acceptable inventory levels.
6. Run and provide multiple reports daily.
7. Manage the claim process for hidden damages.
8. Additional Ad Hoc reporting as needed to support the Purchasing Team.

Supervision Exercised

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

1. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
2. Minimum of 1-2 years of buying experience or inbound transportation preferred.
3. Strong interpersonal skills.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
5. Ability to react quickly and accurately assess a situation and execute necessary actions to effectively address/resolve challenges.
6. Ability to learn quickly and to adapt to changing environments.
7. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to operate a computer key board and to view a computer screen for extended periods of time

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