Senior Purchasing Manager

SUMMARY:  Seeking an energetic and detail oriented individual. Must be organized, trustworthy, a hard worker, insightful but dedicated to aiming for perfection. The individual must be self-sufficient and highly motivated. Should be able to think outside the box and evaluate situations to assess a solution. Must be open-minded, eager to learn, and wants to a positive impact to our fast-growing company.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • • Handles inventory forecasting for International and Domestic purchases.
    • Manage and review inventory levels to ensure proper levels are on order.
    • Communicates with all vendors on purchasing transactions.
    • Ensure all Purchase Orders are under production and ship in a timely manner.
    • Creates and places orders with vendors.
    • Check invoices for accuracy and ensure accounting receives proper documentation for vendor payments.
    • Enter data into ERP system (SAGE 100c) regularly to ensure all data is up to date.
    • Ensure that products/orders are shipped/delivered in a timely manner and notify management of any delays.
    • Follow inventory control policies and procedures.
    • Coordinates with factories and forwarders on best shipping plan.
    • Informs warehouse with proper documents for all incoming shipments. Advance notice.
    • Develop and maintain strong factory relations.
    • Work with Freight forwarders and brokers to ensure all proper documentation is provided for custom clearance.
    • Responsible for the proper and efficient logistic from the country of origin to our warehouse.
    • Primary contact for all factories and internal personnel for problem resolution, including identifying and resolving issues around Purchasing functions.
    • Able to perform other duties as assigned.
    • Willing to work flexible hours; 9:00am to 6pm. Hours could be longer depending on work load. (Monday thru Friday)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• • • 3-5 years import/purchasing experience is preferred.
    • Superior analytical skill set
    • Sharp focus, attention to detail, and ability to self-motivate.
    • Fluency in English is required.
    • Superior Excel skills including Vlookup & Pivot Tables.
    • Experience in ERP inventory and purchasing systems.
    • Must be able to multitask while providing timely and accurate turnaround on tasks
    • Commitment to excellence and high standards.
    • Starting Salary $65K to $75K range
    • 401k Safe Harbor matching up to 4% for your 5% savings
    • 70% / 30% split on Health Insurance Anthem Blue Cross PPP and HMO, also Kaiser Permanente HMO.
    • Other benefits available through ADP TotalSource PEO and ADP Lifemart.
    • PTO accrual at 10 days for first two years, then 15 days accrual begins on 3^rd
    • Holidays at least 8 paid per year.