Purchasing Assistant Jobs in Columbia, SC (NOW HIRING)

WHO WE AREHelena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have close to 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing just to name a few. ABOUT THE JOBThe Purchasing Assistant helps maintain supply inventory levels and purchasing records and works with vendors to reconcile any issues with orders. In addition to learning company purchasing policies and procedures, this position maintains supply inventory levels required for effective company operation and conducts regular price comparisons to ensure the company is always invoiced appropriately.WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE Receives orders from locations and sources. Evaluates product inventories and compares them to the sales history. Determines whether the transfer of product should be done in-house or purchased externally. Coordinates the transfer and purchase of products with locations, vendors and trucking companies. Places orders for products as directed by leader. Determines which vendor brands should be purchased when product is available. Monitors location purchase requests. Reconciles and resolves discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, receiving reports and credit memos. May be required to drive a company vehicle. Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers. Follows all company policies and procedures. Other work-related duties as assigned by leader. Reliable and regular attendance is expected. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent is required. Two years of related work experience is required. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Proficiency with Oracle, Discoverer and/or Agvance Systems is preferred. Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required. Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle. Must be able to meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle. Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a busy environment. Ability to read, write and speak in English is required. Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena. Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOBThe work environment for this position is that of a typical office environment where the noise level is mostly quiet. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit. You may be occasionally required to lift or move up to 10 pounds.BENEFITS AT HELENA Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO! Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA). Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount. Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service. Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay. Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays. Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you. Free Short & Long-Term Disability. Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave. Education Assistance. And much more! For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helenacareers.com/benefits. STAY CONNECTED TO THE HELENA POWERHOUSE! Follow us on social @HelenaCareers or visit us at helenacareers.com. Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.