Purchasing Coordinator
Barrett Petfood Innovations
Brainerd, MN
- $20 to $25 Hourly
- Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Retirement
- Full-Time
Job Description
As a Purchasing Coordinator you will be responsible for coordinating the daily activity associated with raw material purchasing for Barrett Petfood Innovations, including but not limited to; proteins, grains, minerals, palatant, oils, etc. The successful candidate will need to be proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including excel, detail oriented and adaptable.
Responsibilities:
- Report out and analyze purchase demands from the ERP system to determine upcoming needs according to the production schedule.
- Understand, coordinate, and anticipate lead times on needed materials.
- Issue day-to-day purchase orders with suppliers.
- Manage communication on lead time modifications and availability of materials needed.
- Understand and track the shelf-life of materials, keeping waste to a minimum.
- Coordinate with Logistics Coordinator on delivery schedule of purchases
- Track pricing discrepancies with accounting and supplier follow-up if needed.
- Keep up with day-to-day demand of raw materials to adequately supply the production schedule.
- Ensure adequate and appropriate documentation exists with suppliers.
- Work with production staff on shipping or product issues and resolve it with the suppliers as needed.
Requirements:
- Strong Microsoft Office experience and familiarity with inventory software.
- 1-2 years purchasing experience desired.
- Familiarity with sourcing and vendor relationships.
- Working experience of vendor management software.
- Solid judgement along with decision making and planning skills.
- Detail orientated and adaptability to a changing environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Company Paid Medical
- Dental
- Company Match Retirement
- PTO
- Free Pet Food
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Address
Barrett Petfood Innovations
Brainerd, MN
56401
USA
Industry
Business
Posted date
21 days ago
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