Purchasing Assistant
Current• Report directly to the Supply Chain Manager while providing administrative support to management by planning, scheduling and organizing meetings and location, preparing agenda and related materials, recording and distributing minutes.• Act as liaison between Chex and vendors, manage communication for purchase orders with vendors and buyers, resolve all purchase order issues, and expedite purchase orders as required.• Manage all freight quotes, freight logistics, damaged products, and… Show more • Report directly to the Supply Chain Manager while providing administrative support to management by planning, scheduling and organizing meetings and location, preparing agenda and related materials, recording and distributing minutes.• Act as liaison between Chex and vendors, manage communication for purchase orders with vendors and buyers, resolve all purchase order issues, and expedite purchase orders as required.• Manage all freight quotes, freight logistics, damaged products, and returns when required.• Utilize Excel to compile data relating to Chex New Jersey freight resulting in reduced freight costs. Create and maintain Freight Savings spreadsheet resulting in $12,585.76 YTD. • Provide daily support to management and senior buyers, including notifications either verbally or written, pertaining to out of stock issues, late shipments, and discontinued products.• Create purchase orders, review, revise, and process purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of all products. • Communicate and resolve all purchase order issues and interface with the accounts payable department. In addition, research, follow up, and resolve freight cost discrepancies. Show less