Purchasing Assistant
Company: GMS
Location: Savannah
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
GMS is the leading North American distributor of gypsum
wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building
materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates a network of more than
250 distribution centers nationwide. For more information about
GMS, visit www.gms.com or any one of our subsidiary company
websites.
Summary of Position:
The primary function of the Capitol Materials Coastal, Inc.
Purchasing Assistant is to assist the Purchasing Manager with all
purchasing requests for supplies, services, and equipment for our
yards. Candidate should have some product knowledge for drywall,
tools, construction safety items, finishes, drywall compounds, and
accessories for the drywall industry.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Effectively utilize all capabilities of the Trend/Info purchasing
system
* Maintain accurate information in Trend for PO orders, WH Transfer
requests, shipping, and receiving
* Manage the WH Transfer process. Send and receive requests from
other warehouses within the region and confirm, track and
communicate regarding the WH Transfer Truck
* Maintain appropriate inventory levels and control shrinkage,
keeping accurate pricing and inventory records
* Develop product knowledge to order materials and assist with
purchases
* Develop and maintain an understanding of market conditions
impacting the building materials industry
* Confirm all orders for pricing, due date, and correct delivery
address
* Enter ETAs at the line level when POs will not ship complete
* When vendors are arranging freight and billing the company for
it, confirm shipping charges and enter information in PO headers
prior to the POs being received
* Identify late POs and address them with vendors (including
backorders)
* Identify POs that have not been confirmed and/or have not been
printed
* Prioritize POs for Receiving when they are backed-up, by using
the Backorder Report
* Handle Sales Team inquiries regarding PO due dates
* With specified vendors or as requested by Management coordinate
with the vendor, AP and Receiving when inbound POs have shipping
errors, missing product or freight damage (when the vendor arranged
the freight)
* Develop and maintain a good working relationship with all
personnel and vendors
* Maintain a clean, orderly, safe work area, and perform other work
as directed
* Special projects as assigned
Other Competencies:
* Ability to self-manage, show initiative and be proactive
* Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to
coworkers and customers
Basic Qualifications:
* High School Diploma
* Minimum of 2 years of related work experience
* Strong Microsoft office skills
Physical Demands:
* Must be able to remain in stationary position 70%
* Occasionally, will move about inside the office to access files,
office machinery, etc.
* Must be able to operate basic office machinery
* Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able
to exchange accurate information
* Constantly working in office environment
Mental Demands:
* Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks
* Must be able to manage stress depending on tasks
* Must be able to multitask
* Must be able to receive and analyze all information
* Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems
occur
* Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement
Company Benefits:
* Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
* 401k
* Paid holidays & vacation days
This job description is subject to change at any time.
Launch your career with a national building materials distributor
and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. Our people
have the independence and authority to make a difference. We invest
in relationships, and every person is important. Our highest
priority is serving others. We passionately pursue a safe work
environment along with a relentless focus on operational
excellence. We believe you can never go wrong doing the right
thing.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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