Purchasing Agent and Property Assistant

Description

SUMMARY

The primary job responsibilities for   this position include, but are not limited to, daily management of the   procurement and shipment of parts and supplies for various CAPS operations.   Under the direction of the Director, Bering Sea Operations, and the Purchase   Agent, Assistant will be involved in many aspects of CAPS and CVRF operations   and will be responsible for warehouse operations, including managing   receiving and inventory.  This position will utilize the   Tero Marine purchasing program. In addition to purchasing, this position will   assist the Property manager with various manual tasks.  Other responsibilities include handling PO   tracking, vendor management, shipping and freight arrangements, and coordination   of inventory levels with all vessels in the fleet.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Coordinate with   Port Engineer and Vessel Engineers the purchasing of parts and supplies for   commercial fishing vessels. Issue and track purchase orders, review &   fulfill requisitions.

· Coordinate   shipping of parts and supplies to various Alaska ports while understanding   difficulties per location and time sensitive needs as pertains to freight   type(air vs ocean vs usps)choice.

· Coordinate   ordering and delivery of shipyard requisitions for each vessel while in   shipyard, monitor daily parts deliveries, Runner to retrieve urgent parts   needs throughout the greater Seattle area

· Property tasks:   yard walk abouts daily, water sampling , open/close boom as needed, meter   reading , Sweeper driver monthly, landscape maintenance quarterly. Arrange   property services like window washers, carpet cleaners, as instructed by   Property manager. 

· Manage CAPS   warehouse, re-organize warehouse for better storage solutions for parts per   vessel.

· Liaison between   Anchorage/Seattle offices and vessels in tracking purchases in Tero Marine software

· Certified Forklift   driver.

· Property   management classes: Hazwoper, SY competent, Crane certified, firefighting. 

· Must be willing   to work on call hours during fishing season for purchasing.

· Dock Police.   Monitor for compliance.

· Other duties as   assigned by Director, Purchase Manager and Property manager.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Some experience in a purchasing/shipping and   receiving environment for procurement   of parts and supplies preferred. Candidates must possess the ability to represent the company in a   professional manner, both verbally and in writing. Experience in Alaskan fisheries is   preferred. Ideal candidates will be familiar with commercial fishing vendors   and service providers in the Seattle area and will possess a strong   understanding of commercial fishing vessels and their equipment. A valid driver's license with a clean   driving record is required. Successful candidates must be highly organized   with a positive "can do" attitude in a Team oriented environment.   In order to perform successfully in this position, a candidate must   demonstrate solid communication skills with the ability and demeanor to   establish relationships with internal and external customers. This position   requires a high level of attention to detail and the willingness to be a   team-oriented problem solver. Working   knowledge and technical skills of MS Office Suite (specifically Excel, Word,   and Outlook) is required, while experience with Great Plains and Tero Marine   software is strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In order to successfully perform the duties of this   position, the employee is regularly required to effectively remain in a   stationary position for long periods of time, operate a computer and other   office productivity machinery, communicate with others in person and over the   phone, and move about inside an office and warehouse. While performing the duties of this job,   the employee is regularly required to lift and move in excess of 50 lbs. The employee is required to stand; walk,   stoop, kneel and crouch. Specific   vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision,   depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position also requires the ability to   work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Generally this position is performed in an office   setting with exposure to computer screens and florescent lighting. It requires the regular use of a computer,   keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The noise level in the work environment is   usually moderate. Must be able and willing   to board vessels, move around in small spaces, climb stairs and ladders, and   travel to rural Alaska via aircraft of varying sizes.

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000