Freelance Purchasing Manager Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Overview PRG is the world's leading technology provider within the entertainment and events industry. Our mission is to bring together the power of our people with our production and rental expertise to deliver unforgettable events.   PRG has the largest inventory of production equipment for hire and offers a complete 360-degree range of services to clients within the live events industry. These include music touring and festivals, TV & Film, Theatre, Sports and E-sports and Corporate live events. Our clients and partners rely on PRG's innovation, experience and in-depth expertise in video, lighting, rigging, staging, virtual productions, and set & automation systems to bring their creative visions to life. With 38 offices located in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, PRG offers the ability to provide services worldwide by collaborating with our local partners.Responsibilities

Summary/objective

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk will perform all necessary functions as directed by the Logistic Coordinator or regional/national logistics team members - related to the daily logistics and shipment involving generic carriers.  

Supervisory responsibilities 

Occasionally supervise freelance or over-hire labor that may be assigned to assist in unloading or loading of shipments. 

 

Essential functions

• Responsible for quoting and confirming all shipment in the TMS and AMS systems  
• Coordinate shipments with logistic team - local, regional, and national 
• Coordinate with local dispatch and other departments on any shipping needs both inbound and outbound. 
• Assist in proper load requirements in various Transpiration and Accounting systems such as coding freight in purchase orders and other systems 
• Reconciling freight charges and other clerical task related to shipments  
• Alerts and escalates any freight damage or freight claims associated with any inbound or outbound shipments.
• Responsible for pulling orders to be shipped and preparing shipping documents.
• Responsible for ensuring that daily shipments are picked up or delivered to shippers.
• Responsible for receiving materials upon arrival and putting away the received materials in an assigned storage location and recording receipt in the inventory system.
• Operate a Forklift Truck to unload and load trucks.
• Assist in weekly/monthly inventory and consolidate materials throughout the warehouse.
• Maintain data in computerized systems and use other technologies as required.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace and assist in the upkeep of the warehouse.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong ability to Prioritize and multi-task 
• Ability to think logistically, have analytic skills and ability to problem solve  
• Understand demand, order requirements and how the relate to logistics 
• Ability to arrange, understand freight service levels, transit times, and methods of shipping for a variety of needs. 
• Experience and understanding of Dedicated Entertainment/Event shipping 
• Ability to interact with rental agents, project managers, order coordinators, and other key internal personal 
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, clear verbal and written communication. 
• Must have customer service skills and ability to communicate with vendors, customers, and on-site personnel  
• Must have demonstrated time management skills and be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced multi-task environment with minimal supervision. 
• Must have strong organizational skills and be able to prioritize work to meet deadlines.   
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in a stressful environment with ability to adapt positively to changes in the work setting with ease 
• Must be able to troubleshoot and execute other job functions with high attention to detail

Physical demands

• Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds and stand for long hours
• Ability to spend 60% of work time standing or moving. 
• Employee will be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Will also be required to bend, twist, reach, push, pull, and operate office machinery.
• Must have the ability to switch from sitting at a computer workstation for periods of time to physically checking equipment and supplies in the warehouse 

Other duties 

• Assist with warehouse and order-related tasks under the direction of the shop manager or operations manager 
• Assist National or Regional logistics teams with task and special projects as needed. 

Required education and experience 

• High School degree or equivalent (preferred)
• Fluency in English  
• 1-3 years shipping and receiving experience (Preferred)

EEO and Disclosure

PRG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PRG is a drug-free work environment, pre-employment testing will be required.

Production Resource Group LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

PRG cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. PRG does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. PRG will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. PRG will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to an in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.

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