Purchasing Assistant Details

Purchasing Assistant

Safe Harbor Marinas - Newport, RI

Employment Type : Full-Time

Purchasing Assistant- Newport Shipyard (Seasonal March-December)

Position Summary

The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for delivering excellent customer service to members and guests while assisting them with finding, selecting and purchasing the right product. Must work weekends and holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Purchasing Manager with the day-to-day retail operations
• Provide excellent customer service while assisting customers
• Operate cash register, complete paperwork and required counts
• Purchase, shelve and process stock inventory
• Assist Purchasing Manager in training and scheduling part-time retail staff
• Process exchanges, returns, and refunds in accordance with company policies
• Perform basic cleaning inside and outside the store
• Maintain a clean and organized environment
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays

Technical and Physical Requirements

• Customer Service experience preferred
• Previous retail or purchasing experience desired
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, rotate, and reach
• Ability to lift 20 pounds

Minimum Soft Skills Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service and an understanding of customers’ needs
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills while working both independently and within a team context
• Must be outgoing and friendly
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and work unsupervised
• Eager to engage in a growing, fast paced, and industry-leading company

The Company

Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC (SHM) is the largest owner and operator of marinas in the world. As a fast-growing company, SHM cultivates a team dynamic of passionate individuals led by the sharpest minds in the industry in order to serve the vibrant boating community that encompasses the SHM network. SHM offers professional education and training opportunities and the chance to work with – and learn from – highly experienced professionals. In addition, SHM offers eligible employees healthcare benefits, 401(k) plans, paid time off, and relocation opportunities. #boatingcareers

Safe Harbor Marinas provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Safe Harbor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Additional disclosures available at https://shmarinas.com/hr-disclosures/.