Procurement Associate- McDonough Georgia

The procurement of inventory for all Sales Markets.

• Prior Procurement/Purchasing experience preferred.


• Analyze and evaluate suggested order needs from our Supply Chain Planning software and confirm accuracy of order recommendations.


• Update forecasts based on new Programs and/or Product Placements.


• Analyze lead times for both Domestic and Imported products and make necessary adjustments.


• Maintain levels of inventory that maximize turns and limits overstock.


• Enter/Approve Purchase Orders for the procurement of inventory.


• Communicate with supplier ordering departments to ensure receipt and accuracy of PO's


• Work with our suppliers to ensure PO's are running on schedule


• Responsible for building orders based on supplier or carrier requirements.


• Communicate with Trade Marketing and all sales teams on arrivals of PO's


• Responsible for New Item setup and maintenance.


• Responsible for maintaining supplier product costs in our host system and informing Trade Marketing of product increases.


• High school diploma required.


• College Degree preferred.


• Procurement/Purchasing experience preferred.


• Above average analytical and communication skills required.


• Must have intermediate computer skills to include, but not limited to Microsoft Office (i.e. Word,  Exel, Outlook, etc).


• 10-Key Data Entry experience preferred.


• Knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection protocalls preferred.


• Familiar with Inventory Management and Warehousing terms.


• Import/Export experience preferred.


• Knowledge of LTL/Long Haul/Rail  transportation preferred.


• Must have ability to communicate effectively both written and oral.


• Must be able to react quickly to rapidly changing stock levels and sales trends.


• Must be able to pass background checks (i.e. police backgrounds, reference checks…)


• Drug Free Workplace.


• EOE.


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  Benefits Include:

  
  
  
  
  • Group Health and Dental Insurance
  
  
  • Vision Insurance
  
  
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  
  
  • Paid Vacation
  
  
  • Paid Holidays (8 per year)
  
  
  • Company Paid Short-Term Disability
  
  
  • Company Paid Long-Term Disability
  
  
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  
  
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  
  
  • AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
  
  
  • Direct Deposit
  
  
  • Non-smoking work environment
  
  
  • Drug-Free Workplace
  
  
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
     *benefits subject to eligibility requirements.