Purchasing Assistant

 Location: This job can be filled out of the Algona, IA or Zumbrota, MN locations 

Summary: 

This position will support the supply chain and offers significant opportunity to be involved in critical business operations to support the growth at RANDYS Worldwide. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Purchase Order process including issuing POs and verifying accuracy of order acknowledgements. 
• Tracks the delivery of products in the open orders report and keeps information up to date in RPS/GP.
• Assist AP in approving invoices for payment.
• Engage Suppliers with Request for Quote (RFQs’s).
• Perform analysis of inventory levels, identify potential shortages or opportunities and provide recommendations.
• Resolve shipping and pricing discrepancies by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with internal customers to resolve problems as they arise.
• Utilize internal reports to determine proper inventory levels.
• Other tasks as assigned by manager.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 4 year college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience. 

Knowledge and Personal Attributes:

• Strong organizational skills, team orientated philosophy, problem solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines. 
• Must be a self-starter, self-motivated; possess business acumen and self-discipline.
• Strong attention to detail with a passion for using data to drive better decision making.
• Continual follow through on a project from inception to completion.
• Robust communication skills and ability to communicate clearly and concise in both written and verbal communication. 
• Experience using MS Suite of products, ERP/MRP system experience a plus.

RANDYS Worldwide Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.