Salem, Oregon
Accounting Minded - Purchasing Agent Job Opening in Salem, Oregon - Looking for Accounting Minded Individual whom we can train as a Purchasing Agent.
About Us
We are a dynamic, family-owned distribution business located in Salem since 1979. We are a Distributor for multiple Lawn and Garden Parts and Wholegoods Manufactures, covering 12 Western States.
We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate Inventory Agent to add to our Fiscal Team and be the expert in their position .
Our core values are:
Listen Generously
Speak Straight
Be ?For? Each Other
Honor Commitments
Work/Life Balance
Humor
Responsibilities
Manage more than 10 manufactures, and over 15,000 SKUs (mix of Parts and Wholegoods)
Manage inventory orders, daily factory drop ship and special orders, seasonal inventory booking orders, and returns to vendors
Maintain inventory data, manage vendor price file updates, inventory adjustments, and superseding part numbers
Conduct analysis; provide recommendations and apply strategies to achieve fill rate and inventory turn requirements while minimizing cost
Prepare inventory-related reports and forecasts
Promote and implement continuous improvement concepts and initiatives
Maintain regular and predictable attendance
Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation, and work cross-functionally in the development and implementation of procedures and best practices
Research, verify and reconcile invoices with discrepancies
Display excellent communication skills, including presentation, persuasion, and collaboration skills required in working with customers, co-workers, managers - including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure
Respectfully take direction from manager
Qualifications
Strong critical thinking/analytical skills and demand forecasting experience
Detail-oriented, organized, and accurate with excellent time management
Proficient using the CODIS ERP system (or other DOS based system) for transactions, inventory control and metrics (a plus)
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and able to use technology tools to increase productivity
Intermediate skill level in Excel (pivot tables, v-lookup, conditional formatting, graphs)
Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, and financial reports. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from team members. Ability to effectively present information to top management
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Job requires specialized computer skills. Must be adept at using various applications, including database, spreadsheet, report writing, project management, graphics, word processing, presentation creation/editing, and use scheduling software.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Benefits
We offer full benefits:
1. Medical
2. Dental
3. Vision
4. 401(k)
5. Incentive Compensation
6. Tuition Reimbursement
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $17.00 to $20.00 /hour
Job Location:
Salem, OR
Required education:
Associate
Required experience:
Accounting: 3 years
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