What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Assistant position at KRC Machine Tool Solutions?
Description
The Shop Assistant performs all aspects of receiving for the KRC Independence KY location and assists Purchasing with managing the inventory, distribution, and control of those items. The Assistant must help manage the maintenance, care, and organization of the shop, confirm and communicate all deliveries, and maintain an inventory control database.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Primary duties include, but are not limited to:
- Work with the company's purchasing managers based on receiving needs and requirements for production and office products
- Keep the KRC Independence, KY shop in a clean and well-organized condition, including directing vendors who perform janitorial, landscaping, or other maintenance services
- Perform purchasing functions once trained and as directed by the Purchasing Manager, such as issuing purchase orders (POs), invoice creation, pricing verification, payment authorization, and complete entries into the accounting system
- Input and maintain an online database of all products; maintain daily inventory update
- Perform inventory cycle counts, spot counts, and the month-end reconciliation process as directed; research any variances and report to Purchasing the appropriate inventory adjustments
- Manage the KRC Projects Division fleet vehicle maintenance and inventory.
- Position requires local travel for supplies, parts, or delivery to local 3rd party vendors.
Skills:
- Experience in purchasing and inventory control management
- ERP experience (Epicor preferred)
- Experience and proficiency in database management, analyzing, and reporting data regarding inventory
- Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and ability to exercise independent judgment
- Must be detail-oriented and possess strong collaboration skills
- Clear/concise reports indicating key issues to management
- Excellent communication skills, both in oral and written medium
- Bilingual skills helpful (English and Spanish)
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited high school; some college is desirable
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, record-keeping software
- Valid driver’s license and ability to be covered by KRC automotive insurance
KRC MACHINE TOOL SOLUTIONS OFFERS COMPETITIVE WAGES AND EXCELLENT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:
- Training & Tuition Reimbursement
- Company-paid Uniforms and Cell Phones
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays.
- Health Insurance, Vision, Life, Dental, Long & Short-Term Disability, 401k Profit Sharing
- Referral Bonus Program of $5000
- A Positive Work Environment
ABOUT KRC MACHINE TOOL SOLUTIONS
KRC Machine Tool Solutions is a provider of machine tools and services specializing in helping customers maximize their production requirements through unique solutions. Established in 1989, we are known nationwide as the premier provider in the areas of unique machine builds, CNC retrofitting, machine rebuilding, and machine tool services and repair. At KRC, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the most talented leaders in the Machine Tool Industry. We are looking for passionate people to join our team who are excited to help us build the future generation of this industry. Our passion is in solving customers’ problems and creating unique solutions that no other company can provide. In order to accomplish our goal of being the best, we understand our people have to be our #1 asset, and we are fully committed to investing in your success.