Assistant Buyer jobs in Absaraka, ND

SUPPORTING PRECISION IN PROCUREMENT: ELEVATE EVERY PURCHASE WITH UNMATCHED ACCURACY & EXCELLENCE ---

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As a growth-oriented company, having the right products at the right time and the right price is essential so that we can continue to WOW Our Customers (core value in action) and collaborate with our vendor partners to provide the best in all things accessories for the resort & collegiate industries. In our data-driven world, we're looking for an organized, efficient team player to join our Purchasing Department. In this role, you'll be responsible for using computer systems to accurately enter orders, researching account activity, resolving vendor issues, and providing crucial support to the purchasing team while communicating seamlessly with various departments.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hrs/week This is a fully onsite position @ our super ah-mazing headquarters in Detroit Lakes, MN.

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A Typical Day (job functions) | Create POs Problem Solving Effective Communication Team Support

· Review orders and place POs with multiple vendors using multiple systems and platforms

· Confirm and adjust POs, update due dates and expedite orders as needed to meet customer deadlines

· Troubleshoot order-related issues and coordinate with other departments to resolve them

· Apply sound judgment and independent decision-making skills to manage procurement processes

· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all designs, prices, and body style information

· Identify and address potential issues or questions in order management

· Work with suppliers to secure return authorizations and credits

· Provide courteous and professional service to all stakeholders

· Ensure accuracy of data/information in the MRP system

· Track and analyze supplier performance through scorecard analysis and communication

· Embrace a mindset of Continuous Improvement (another one of our core values) to identify opportunities and develop processes

· Balance multiple tasks effectively with a keen eye for detail

· Cultivate and maintain positive, values-driven relationships with vendors

· Perform other tasks as assigned

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Skills (qualifications) | Detail-Driven Microsoft Proficient Team Attitude Organization

· High school diploma required

· Purchasing experience preferred, but not required

· Detail-oriented with excellent computer skills

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Word

· Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage requirements and processes efficiently

· Adept at using various Internet platforms

· Capable of typing 50 words per minute

Department & Job Code: Purchasing Reports To: Purchasing Manager

Revision Date: August 2024 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

· Ability to work well in a Team (there's another core value for ya!)

· Reliable, responsible, and adaptable with a strong ability to follow direction

· Competent in handing multiple interruptions while maintaining focus and follow-through

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OUR CULTURE IS ONE-OF-A-KIND AND TRULY SETS US APART. We are proud of our humble beginnings and non-corporate style. We offer a unique atmosphere, unlike any other manufacturer. We work hard to be the best and we seek only committed individuals that will help move our company forward and embrace our values and culture. Lakeshirts | Blue 84 is one of the largest privately-owned screen-printing manufacturers in the United States, responsible for decorating and distribution of a wide variety of garments for the resort, college and K-12 markets. At Lakeshirts, we employ over 900 great people, proudly producing 45,000 garments daily. It's not just a job but a lifestyle. Our job descriptions help support and guide you in the role you play in making our company successful. LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT. IT REALLY IS. ---

Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:

Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires good judgment, people-oriented, flexible, organized, diplomatic, reliable, enthusiastic, courteous, helpful, patient.

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Physical Demands:

CONTINUOUSLY: Stand, Walk, Sit

FREQUENTLY: Lift under 10 lbs., Lift 10-24 lbs., Carry under 10 lbs., Carry 10-24 lbs.

OCCASIONALLY: Lift, Carry, Push, Pull, Climb, Balance, Bend, Twist, Crawl, Reach, Lift 25-50 lbs., Lift over 50 lbs., Carry 25-50 lbs., Carry over 50 lbs., Reach above, at, and below shoulder height