Purchasing Coordinator Summary: Seeking an entry level, detail-oriented purchasing coordinator to help in the daily communications and support of the publishing department. This role is a fulltime, hybrid position. This role will consist of entering purchase orders and creating carton labels. This person ensures smooth and effective communication, as well as fast resolution of issues. Ideal candidates will have data entry, purchasing, inventory, and logistics experience.
Essential Functions : To perform the job successfully, an individual should be a self-starter and demonstrate the following competencies:
- Responsible for entering and tracking overseas and domestic purchase orders, as well as transfers to 3rd party distributor.
- Create carton labels for each purchase order.
- Oversee and ensure the timely delivery of shipments.
- Act as a liaison between our operations, logistics, and finance teams.
- Data entry into multiple systems.
- Run, format, and distribute reports.
- Assist with the process of routing advance samples and approvals.
- Provide general clerical support.
Qualifications : - Demonstrates, attention to detail, strong problem solving and customer service skills.
- Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines, and react promptly to team needs.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Post-high school education or equivalent business experience.
- 2-3 years work experience functioning at an intermediate clerical level.
- Ability to move and lift heavy boxes of books.