Schaedler Yesco Distribution · 4 weeks ago
Purchasing Assistant
Mechanicsburg, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelSchaedler Yesco Distribution is a family- and employee-owned company that has been serving the electrical industry since 1924. The Purchasing Assistant will support the purchasing team in managing inventory, ensuring the correct product quantity and mix is available, and assisting with routine product maintenance and purchase order management.
Manufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Monitor/update Product Buy Lines, Vendor Files, and Products as necessary
With input from the Sales Department and Purchasing Manager, analyze product activity and change product status (stock/non-stock) accordingly
Purchase products in ways that maximize profitability and support the Affiliated Distributors (AD) network: GMROI, turns analysis, discounts, and forward buying opportunities
Review and act on data within your daily, weekly, and periodic reports
Review and act on various queues like the PO expedite, Return Goods, PO review, PO variance and others
Establish solid working relationships with AD, Vendors, Rep Agencies, and Sales team
Check and respond to e-mails, voice mail and Eclipse messages continually throughout the day
Seek out and attend appropriate internal and external training
High degree of attention to detail
Meet all deadlines
Work within a team environment
Adhere to, support, and promote SYD values, Integrity, Profitability, Accountability, and Teamwork
Qualification
Required
High degree of attention to detail
Meet all deadlines
Work within a team environment
Adhere to, support, and promote SYD values, Integrity, Profitability, Accountability, and Teamwork
Understand assigned products/product lines, their applications and similar products
Strong analytical and computer skill (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) mandatory
Well-developed oral and written communication skills necessary
Able to gather information, use logic to analyze information and adapt well in a fast-paced environment
Problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to learn, grow, and adapt to change
Ability and willingness to work collaboratively
Self-motivated with strong problem-solving ability
Willingness to give and receive constructive criticism
Ability to analyze workload and establish priorities with time sensitive deadlines
Ability to make sound decisions and see buy-in from others
Ability to stand, walk for moderately long distances, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) weight up to 50lbs
Ability to use a keyboard and type proficiently
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Background check is required
U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required
Preferred
Prior experience with purchasing, inventory, or distribution systems
Experience in a wholesale environment
Benefits
Health Coverage: Choose from 2 PPO options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX—coverage kicks in just 60 days after the 1st of the month!
401K with company match.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA).
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Become a stakeholder in our success!
Quarterly bonuses.
Company-paid disability and life insurance.
Generous paid holidays and paid time off accruing.
Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
Company
Schaedler Yesco Distribution
Schaedler Yesco Distribution is a wholesale company that provides electrical, automation, and lighting products.
Founded in 1924
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
James Schaedler
CEO
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