About the role

  • Purchasing Assistant at Tuffy's Pet Foods Facility in Delano, MN handling inventory and purchasing tasks. Collaborating with production and logistics teams to ensure timely supply management.

Responsibilities

  • Review and track demand for any potential shortages or delays of assigned materials
  • Place purchase orders and maintain appropriate criteria of all assigned materials.
  • Coordinate load sizes and determine logistics
  • Assign and track logistics, including follow up as needed
  • Work with production team on potential timing or shortages
  • Work with Accounting/Production to resolve receiving discrepancies
  • Coordinate intercompany sales orders
  • Set up new inventory parts for assigned materials, including SPP, UPCs, etc.
  • Request Supplier Approvals via the SAT for new materials
  • Update and change Estimate Material Costs and Supplier for Purchase Part pricing on purchased materials
  • Coordinate and issue Nor-Am transfer loads to Tuffy’s – Ingredients Only
  • Reconcile Nor-Am inventory monthly – Ingredients Only

Requirements

  • Knowledge of basic math and office equipment skills
  • Computer and Excel Skills
  • Self-motivating and ability to work independently
  • Ability to focus while multitasking
  • Effective communication and listening skills
  • Ability to organize work effectively and efficiently

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, & Vision
  • Wellness program discounts - up to $150 discounted towards health insurance monthly
  • KLN Clinic - Free doctor visits & more than 300 free prescriptions
  • 80 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year of Employment
  • 7 Paid Holidays
  • 401k Match Opportunity
  • Opportunity to meet with our onsite financial advisors
  • Tuition Assistance

Job title

Purchasing Assistant

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$23 - $23 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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