Purchasing Assistant

IMPERIAL STAFFING AND ASSOCIATES is searching for a purchasing assistant for one of our distribution centers in Ontario, CA

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Perform diverse administrative duties for the Purchasing and Production departments.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, place orders and address complaints.
• Maintain purchasing and inventory database by performing data entry using a computer.
• Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities.
• Reconcile packing lists from shipments received to purchase orders on file daily; forward to accounts payable to be processed for payment.
• Purchase various materials via phone, internet and store pick up.
• Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems and personal computers.
• Correspond with suppliers/vendors to obtain quotations and status updates on outstanding purchase orders.
• Assist with monthly physical inventory count.
• Interfaces with sales and customer service teams.
• Maintain interface with vendors to ensure the procurement of high-quality merchandise, expedient delivery, and dependable service at optimum price.
• Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
• Provide administrative support to purchasing and production departments.
  

SKILLS REQUIRED

A minimum of 5 year experience in an office environment.

ERP or MPR computer experience.

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Valid Driver’s License with good driving record Must be able to provide a DMV Record Report in the last 10yrs.

Highly motivated person who is able to handle a high volume of work with accuracy

Ability to work independently

Strong work ethic, detail oriented, quick learner, team player, good with people and outgoing personality

Position requires substantial amounts of physical labor, and requires lifting, bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, etc.

Reliable transportation

Steel Toed Shoes required

Shift Mon- Fri

Pay $20hr