Purchasing Assistant

Our Mission:

At Antonina’s Gluten-Free Bakery, we know how important it is to provide our customers with specialty bakery options for those with food sensitivities, as well as to customers who simply enjoy delicious baked goods. For over 20 years, our mission has been to create delicious gluten-free baked goods that everyone can enjoy.

We bake Antonina's gourmet gluten-free decorated cupcakes, single-layer cakes, mini sheet cakes, muffins, brownies, and more in our own dedicated gluten-free, tree nut-free, and peanut-free facility and we will always provide a product consumers can trust. Made with real butter and non-GMO ingredients, our baked products are both flavorful and beautiful. Our mission began within our own family and now we are here for you and yours and we are striving to make our delicious products available to everyone at every retailer across the country and beyond!

About the Role:

This role involves overseeing activities related to ordering, receiving, storing, and distributing inventory, including ingredients, packaging, and supplies. The Purchasing Assistant works closely with the Purchasing Director to enhance operational processes, efficiency, and purchasing strategies.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage and control inventory levels to maximize turns and minimize waste.
• Oversee the receiving of products, addressing any related issues promptly.
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of all scheduled tasks.
• Maintain detailed records of vendor information and inventory files.
• Perform administrative tasks for the purchasing department, such as running reports, creating spreadsheets, sending emails, and filing.
• Evaluate supply channels to optimize product value and reduce production costs.
• Monitor inventory levels and storage conditions of raw materials for manufacturing.
• Manage inventory of ingredients, packaging, and supplies, including tracking and reporting.
• Update inventory database with incoming and outgoing products.
• Maintain safety protocols while using equipment and tools.
• Ensure accuracy in inventory counts, both digitally and physically.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Management.

Skills/qualifications:

• High school diploma.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in purchasing.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Be able to work in a sitting position for long periods of time (up to 7 hours)
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of Products: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access & Outlook.
• Previous experience with ERP/CRM systems.
• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in budget management and ability to prioritize effectively.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This job operates in both a professional office environment as well as a manufacturing plant with varying temperatures. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires standing, walking, bending, and kneeling in environments with varied temperatures. This position requires frequent pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• This role will support remote team members throughout the US, as well as locations in Sumner, WA and Puyallup, WA and Manteca, CA.

Why work with Antonina’s Gluten-Free Bakery:

We are a growing organization with delicious products that consumers love! Our business and our reputation are committed to high quality and exceptional customer service. We produce certified gluten-free products in facilities with SQF2 and BRC certifications. What started as a mission to produce delicious gluten-free baked goods for our own family is now a mission focused on making our delicious items available to everyone across the US and beyond.

Antonina’s Gluten-Free Bakery is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Antonina’s Gluten-Free Bakery does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered property of Antonina’s Gluten-Free Bakery and therefore, Antonina’s Gluten-Free Bakery will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. At Antonina’s Gluten-Free Bakery’s request only, preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully executed agreement with Antonina’s Gluten-Free Bakery must be in place and current.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have with ERP/CRM systems?

Experience:

• Purchasing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $30