Purchasing Clerk

This job requires the Purchasing Clerk to perform the following tasks:

Order packaging materials to meet schedule demands

Maintain min/max and safety stock levels of materials

Meet weekly/biweekly with Westrock to ensure "just in time" stocks are in the warehouse

Manage Westrock warehousing program

Analyze and order Airlite packaging items as needed

Analyze safety stocks of packaging quarterly to adjust if necessary

Maintain critical item list 3 weeks out

Run MRP report and place/adjust POs

Monitor shipments of packaging for accurate due dates

Gather information, including counting suspect material quantities, for scheduling to make sure all materials are in house and communicate discrepancies to warehouse team and Manager

Monitor pricing with suppliers to ensure PO prices are correct

Arrange freight for inbounds to get best quote when necessary

Monitor consumables monthly

And any other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Participate in physical inventories twice a year

Support the review, understanding and compliance of all programs, policies and procedures contained in the Food Safety and Quality Management System.

Duties and Responsibilities

40% Order raw materials to meet schedule demands

30% Run MRP report and review

10% Count suspected inventory discrepancies

15% Work with scheduler to ensure all materials are in house to support production scheduled

5% Arrange and monitor freight for inbound material

Position Dimensions and Qualifications

Internal Contacts: Purchasing Manager, Operations Personnel, and Inventory Personnel

External Contacts: Vendors

Education Level and Focus: High School diploma or equivalent; Willingness to continue education through approved courses or classes that will enhance personal and professional growth

Years and Type of Related Experience Required: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in this occupation. Exposure to manufacturing environment.

Skills and Abilities

Uphold Kagome's Values: Employee works well with others as a team and treats others with respect. Conducts self in a professional manner and exhibits the highest level of integrity. Maintains a positive attitude through good working relationships with our customers, visitors, and co-workers that emphasizes our commitment to good customer service.

Attendance: Reliability and acceptable attendance is required. It is critical to be punctual and arrive on time for work and to meetings (if applicable).

Productivity: Must consistently fulfill job responsibilities, knowing how to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

Employee Retention: Build a culture employees and/or co-workers want to be a part of. Be helpful to others and work as a team toward company goals. Participate in an exceptional onboarding experience for new hires and ensure they have the necessary tools to succeed in their roles by welcoming and assisting them

Interpersonal and Communication: Effectively able to communicate with management, co-workers and external contacts, good telephone skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and management team.

Technical and Analytical: Typing, PC and assorted software programs such as Excel and word processing, 10 key, operate general office equipment (e.g. copier, fax machine, typewriter). Ability to gather, analyze and identify problems

Administrative and Operations: Must adhere to departmental procedures; must also follow all safety guidelines, organize job responsibilities to complete work on a timely basis.

Physical Demands: Ability to sit and work in front of computer terminal for long periods (may sit for approx. 7+ hours with 2-hour intervals being in a stationary sitting position). May lift up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment: Office environment with low to moderate noise levels with air conditioning and heat. May be required to go in warehouse area with high noise levels, wet floors, forklift and pedestrian traffic, extreme hot/cold climate. Safety Sensitive position.

Special Requirements: Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as requested.