Job Descriptions:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Expeditor/Junior Buyer expedites materials required to support customer and business requirement and ensure all affected departments are updated regarding any impact to orders, as well as processes Purchase Orders for low volume and cost items to support the business needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s)
Process all foreign confirmations/acknowledgements for open purchase orders to verify quantity, part number, ship date, method of shipping, and pricing
All discrepancies/deviations from the original purchase order to be resolved at the order confirmation stage with the Buyer
Process all order shipment notifications advising of any changes in inventory that could impact an order
Prepare and maintain a separate Importation File for each ocean container, weekly consolidated air freight, and any other special import from a foreign vendor
Assist import descriptions and approves appropriate freight invoices
Expedites open orders for improved delivery to ensure customer and business requirements are met
Follow up on reminders for any items that have missed their planned delivery date to ensure delivery information is current on all open orders
Maintain logs and notifications regarding affected orders
Process Purchase Orders for low volume items/suppliers and cost items
Work on projects and other assignments as identified by the Purchasing Manager or Senior Buyer
Required Experience:
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): RequiredBachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school) Preferred, Field of Study: Purchasing or Logistics
Experience: 5 plus years of experience in Purchasing related roles and logistics: Required
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, prior experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems: Preferred
Certifications & Licenses: Customs broker license: PreferredPHYSICAL DEMANDS
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)Physical Demands
Stand FWalk FSit FManually Manipulate FReach Outward FReach Above Shoulder OClimb OCrawl NSquat or Kneel OBend OGrasp NSpeak F
Lift/Carry
10 lbs or less O11-20 lbs O21-50 lbs O51-100 lbs NOver 100 lbs N
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less O13-25 lbs O26-40 lbs N41-100 lbs N Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
Sense of Sound - Ability to hear forklifts, and alarms
Sense of Touch
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Safety glasses with non-metallic frames
(EH) safety footwear
Hearing protection and other PPE as required
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Heated and air conditioned office and manufacturing environment, and may include moderate noise level.
Keyword: expeditor, buyer,
From: Busch LLC
