Purchasing Assistant needed for a great company located in Carrollton.

PURCHASING ASSISTANT

RATE OF PAY: $20.00/Hour

HOURS: M-F 8AM – 5PM (may be subject to change to accommodate communications between overseas vendors)

• Assist our Purchasing department with daily activities. 
• Focus on Inventory – Work with Warehouse to maintain accurate info in databases
• Item card updates in databases
• Analyze and compile reports for Purchasing Manager for review (Microsoft Excel skills are a necessity)  
• Enter, Process and Follow Up on Custom Purchase Orders placed with various vendors
• Monitor and track Custom Orders and update our systems based on info received from Brokers/Ocean Freight vendors. 
• Keep detailed notes and communicate with Customers regarding the status of their orders.
• Act as liaison between customer and vendor for artwork related issues, or selection of colors for packaging/art etc.  
• Other data entry details required
• Answering phone calls
• Other office duties.
• Other sourcing duties. 

Requirements:

• Must have attention to detail!   
• Able to multitask.  
• Professional attitude is a must. 

Skills Necessary: 

• Problem Solving Skills
• Microsoft Excel Skills a necessity – Pivot Tables, VLookup and other formulas – WILL TEST 
• Strong Verbal & Written Skills