What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Clerical Support position at Tower Products?
Do you enjoy working as part of a fast-paced/behind the scenes team to ensure customers have accurate timelines on delivery of the products they need to get the job done?
At Tower Products Incorporated, our Purchasing Team is looking for their next dynamic team member to support the Purchasing Department. The right candidate will have an eye for detail, enjoy extracting and populating data, can multitask and remain flexible throughout the course of the day. Tasks include, but not limited to, updating shipment confirmations, price changes, drop shipments, etc.
Summary:
- be ready for a challenging position that requires the ability to work in a fast paced professional environment
- possess strong organization, memory, and people skills
- be able to support our vendor and customer base with clear verbal and written communication
- have experience in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- have a strong work ethic
Key responsibilities:
- phone, email, and written communication with various vendors and in-house team members
- consistently maintain/update accurate vendor information and purchase order/eta status
- prompt, consistent attention and communication re: problem orders, shipments, etc
- assist and interface with Purchasing Agents, Customer Service/Sales, Accounting, Receiving teams, etc.
- investigating vendor discrepancies
- Assist with Drop Ship coverage as needed
- work cooperatively toward the common goal of customer satisfaction
- prioritize and perform many tasks without losing focus on the goal
- develop proficiency navigating current ERP system
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
- strong computer/accurate data entry skills – EXCEL a plus
- strong problem solving skills
- detail oriented
- effective communication skills
- high degree of maturity, professionalism coupled with courteous, flexible and helpful approach to working as part of a team
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm
Starting Salary: $18.00 Hour
Entry Level Position that is Not Remote
*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Monday through Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Full Time Position - 40 hours a week
In house - not remote
