Purchasing Specialist

Description

  Our company is looking for an energetic and goal-driven individual with a passion to perform purchasing functions. This is an entry level position.

This position is meant to assist with a variety of duties that will help to streamline the buying/expediting process within our United Visual Products (UVP) division.  This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable new skill sets for a market representing 1/3 of the U.S. economy and one of the fastest growing divisions within our company.  

What is ICM Corporation (www.catalog-sales.com)?

We are a growing company which specializes in e-commerce/catalog marketing, distribution, and manufacturing with a total of eight different divisions (or companies). We have been in business for over two decades with the same owner heavily involved at every step. 

ICM Corp. is based in South Milwaukee and is only a 20 minute drive from UW-Milwaukee, or, 12 minutes from Miller Park!

What can we offer you?

• Full Benefits Package with Medical, Dental, Life, STD/LTD & Vision Insurance (FT)
• Paid Vacation Time (FT)
• Company Sponsored 401(k) Plan (PT/FT)
• Flexible Work Hours and Schedule
• We know your education and family should come first! 
• On-Site Coffee
• Friendly, helpful, and open company culture
• Personal and Professional Growth Encouraged
• Cross-Training
• Medium Sized Business ran with a Small Business Mentality
• Casual Fridays!

General Duties:

• Process purchase orders verifying cost, unit of measure, and availability
• Handle any problems that are delaying the order from being processed
  • Unit of measure discrepancy between sales order and purchase order
  • Cost increase from vendor
  • Inaccurate shipping addresses
  • Shipping method
• Follow up with vendor to get scheduled ship dates
• Follow up to make sure scheduled ship dates are met
• Processing of returns
• Investigating and solving any problems with the orders
• Keep accurate inventory data
• Product sourcing of new and existing components
• BOM creation
• Order confirmation and expediting 

Miscellaneous

• Quarterly pricing updates from vendors
• Updating discontinued products from vendor
• Work with accounting to solve any invoicing problems
• Work with vendors on new product submissions
• Keep backorder report to a minimum

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Good communication skills, high energy and a focused, positive attitude are highly desirable.
• Strong listening, analytical and problem solving skills, adaptability, attention to detail and a willingness to learn are also beneficial.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (e-mail) programs
• Must be able to work independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability in supporting multiple projects simultaneously and working in a fast-pace, ever changing environment
• Strong team player with a proven ability to work effectively with others at all levels
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Good communication skills, high energy and a focused, positive attitude are highly desirable.
• Strong listening, analytical and problem solving skills, adaptability, attention to detail and a willingness to learn are also beneficial.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (e-mail) programs
• Must be able to work independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability in supporting multiple projects simultaneously and working in a fast-pace, ever changing environment
• Strong team player with a proven ability to work effectively with others at all levels
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.