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Pet Food Express · 1 month ago

Purchasing Analyst 1

Concord, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$26.45/hr - $28.85/hr

1+ years exp

Pet Food Express is a leading California-based pet specialty retailer dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their owners. The Purchasing Analyst I is responsible for analyzing and optimizing procurement strategies, gathering and analyzing procurement data, and developing actionable insights to enhance purchasing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

AgricultureE-CommerceFood and BeverageRetail

Responsibilities

Collect data and analyze demand history related to procurement activities

Create and issue purchase orders based on demand needs and monthly receipts plan

Obtain necessary approvals and ensure compliance with company financial goals

Generate and provide vendors with an annual view of demand forecast

Monitor and track the status of all issued purchase orders to ensure timely delivery

Communicate with suppliers to confirm order receipt, delivery schedules, and any changes

Collaborate with Stores and other corporate departments such as Accounting and Distribution Center to edit and finalize POs

Maintain regular communication with vendors to ensure smooth procurement processes, including order discrepancies, delivery delays, quality concerns and quantity discrepancies

Manage the Rover and tracking database with delivery information and PO’s for purchasing team and DC

Actively communicate with vendors to confirm delivery dates and update all stakeholders when there are changes to delivery dates

Back up for Purchasing team as needed for responsibilities such as PO creation

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including accounting, merchandising and supply chain teams, to support business goals

Continuously identify opportunities to enhance pricing and item database processes, systems, and tools. Contribute to the development and implementation of new tools and technologies to streamline pricing and data

Qualification

ExcelAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteAccess databaseCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingTeamwork

Required

1-2 years of experience in an administrative role, including updating/analysing Excel spreadsheets

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, email and Teams applications required

Demonstrated Excel skills required, including updating Excel spreadsheets and analyzing it to find conclusions

Advanced knowledge of Excel (writing and troubleshooting formulas, VLOOKUP) a plus

Intermediate knowledge of Access database(can run and make small changes to existing queries)

Strong analytical, data-driven skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy

Clear and effective communication skills; able to express ideas and information in a clear, concise, logical and persuasive manner verbally and in writing and adapt to the needs of diverse audiences and/or complex situations; listens actively and encourages an open exchange of ideas and different points of view

Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and accuracy; able to effectively plan, manage and prioritize detailed projects/work with competing deadlines, instinctually follow-up and provide progress updates

Effective relationship and teambuilding skills; able to establish and maintain cooperative, mutually respectful working relationships

Strong interpersonal skills and sound judgment; able to anticipate and balance the needs and input of multiple stakeholders and make informed decisions and with tact and professionalism

Able to remain calm and focused pressure situations, operate with a sense of urgency and escalate issues beyond your experience

Able to effectively cope with change, shift gears and comfortably handle risk and uncertainty

Ongoing commitment to continuous learning and development; Asks for and uses feedback to improve performance, seeks and acquires new skills to improve effectiveness

Demonstrates creativity and innovative thinking when solving problems; generates new ideas and approaches to efficiently and effectively get the job done

Proactive, able to work independently with minimal guidance and as part of a team

Experience managing competing demands with prioritization skills