The Planet Group · 3 hours ago
Purchasing Assistant
Fairhaven, MA
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$27/hr - $30/hr
3+ years expThe Planet Group is a large consumer goods company looking for a Purchasing Assistant. This role involves supporting inventory purchasing plans for the apparel division, ensuring timely flow of goods and maintaining accurate delivery and inventory data.
ConsultingPharmaceuticalRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Elizabeth Webster Felix
Responsibilities
Monitor delivery timelines and distribution center receipts; update packing slips and purchase orders and communicate status to Sales and Customer Service teams
Execute the upload and distribution of official purchase orders for apparel and accessories; set up and maintain Purchase Agreements with Product and Sourcing teams
Manage mid-month back-order reporting, update shipment databases, match invoices to purchase orders, and forward accurate documentation to Accounting
Coordinate with vendors and Logistics to track delivery schedules and ensure all changes are reflected accurately in the AGS system for Available-to-Promise (ATP)
Support our Distribution Center and Accounts Payable with invoicing issues; ensure footwear and glove purchase orders in M3 are accurate, including freight, dates, quantities, and cancellations; align updates with TPM and communicate changes to Taiwan footwear
Submit and track new item setup and change requests through the PLC Database to ensure timely and accurate item creation
Qualification
Required
Purchasing, inventory or purchase order experience
Has worked at a company that makes a product
Excel
High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years of administrative experience supporting finished goods purchasing
Strong attention to detail, mathematical ability, and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to interact professionally across all organizational levels while maintaining confidentiality
Preferred
SAP
Manufacturing industry
Consumer goods industry
Experience with inventory planning tools (e.g., Demand Solutions) preferred
Knowledge of shipment receipt processes and analytical skills a plus
Company
The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global advisory and staffing firm operating at the intersection of talent and transformation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
MidOcean Partners
2021-05-27Acquired
2018-01-22Private Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Simmerly
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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