Responsible for all administrative functions of managing Direct Sales account purchases. Primary responsibilities are, but not limited to; purchase order analysis, expediting, reporting and data entry to corresponding sales orders.
Acts as the liaison to Customer Service and Distribution.

Accurate data entry and typing skills are an integral component of the overall job responsibilities for this position. Daily reports are generated and system order updates are processed.
This position will report to the Purchasing Manager for the Direct Sales division. The position requires a high level of independent thinking and communication.

Daily

Review purchase orders for accuracy and back order informationProcess daily open order lines for Direct Sales ordersReview past due vendor purchase order receipts Confirm vendor shipments and receiptsReview vendor back-order reports and expedite when necessaryInvestigate receiving discrepanciesData entry of updated product status on open order linesProcess obsolete product order lines to be cancelledMonitor department e-mail and all return communications
Qualifications

Data entry experience required. One year working in a purchasing environment preferred.

Skills:

Data EntryPlanning and Organization Motivation Prioritizing Problem Identification and SolvingAnalyzing Data

Knowledge:

Proficient in MS Word and ExcelMS AccessAS400 Basic Purchasing/Inventory Principles

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