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PackSmart, Inc. · 4 days ago

Purchasing Administrator

West Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$22/hr - $27/hr

3+ years exp

PackSmart, Inc. is a family-owned packaging equipment and supply company seeking a Purchasing Administrator to support their team. The role involves managing inventory, processing purchase orders, and maintaining vendor relationships to ensure timely product delivery.

CommercialConsumer GoodsManufacturingPackaging Services

Responsibilities

Manage inventory program at PS warehouse location

Improving inventory turns by Product Category (overall)

Tracking customer commitments to custom inventory

Utilizing report to track inventory levels for core products and customer-specific products

Monitors slow moving items and assists in moving dead/obsolete items

Regularly processes purchase orders for warehouse stocking

Item card creation in ERP system and maintains for accuracy (including updating pricing

Point person for all vendor pricing (or other) notifications; subsequently notifies sales team of important changes

Reviews all purchase order acknowledgements for accuracy and updates corresponding records in ERP

Proactively follows-up on open purchase orders to ensure product is shipped timely per confirmation

Handles issues with incorrect or damaged product as necessary

Vets new vendors for key product lines as necessary

Negotiates with vendors or sources alternate pricing

Qualification

Purchasing ExperienceMicrosoft ProductsMicrosoft Dynamics NAVCRM ApplicationsMulti-taskingAnalytical SkillsTeam OrientationAttention to DetailVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsPositive Attitude

Required

Must be able to multi-task and prioritize

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Products (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook)

3+ Years in Purchasing Position

Ability to work in challenging and time-sensitive situations

Excellent Attention to Detail, Organized and Analytical

Energetic, Positive Attitude, Team-Orientated, Self-Starter who can work alone and collaboratively to achieve team goals

Preferred

Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV of Business Central a Plus

Knowledge of CRM Related Applications Preferred (experience with Zoho a Plus)

Benefits

Excellent career opportunity

Flexible In Office and Telecommuting Schedules (Hybrid model available for employees with their own computer equipment and working in the office a minimum of 2 days/week)

Business Casual Work Environment

Health, dental, and vision insurance plans

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) plan with discretionary matching (deferral rates exceeding industry benchmarks)

Paid Vacations, Personal, and Sick days

Education (4,000+ training courses)

Excellent work-life integration

Core Value Recognition Program

IPOD – interdepartmental communication, team building, and employee events