What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Buyer position at Bekins?
Assistant Buyer – Coopersville, MI
Company Overview:
Bekins is a continuously growing family-owned company that first started in 1975 as Bekins Appliance Service. With three locations in West Michigan, we are now nationally known as a high-end retail and service company that sells, installs, and services appliances and electronics. We exist to be the best; challenging industry norms to do what’s right, and to make a positive difference in the lives of our employees, their families, our customers, and the community. Bekins' workforce has doubled in size over the last five years, and we continue to look to hire the best.
Position Summary:
Our team is looking to hire a new Purchasing Administrative Assistant to help Bekins provide award winning customer service. This position is in our Coopersville location. Bekins will provide paid on-the-job training for all new employees. It is Bekins’ goal to provide award winning customer service while providing employees with a stable environment focused on a healthy work/life balance. This position is in our Coopersville location Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Starting at $20 an hour.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Manager and Buyer with administrative duties
- Complete a variety of tasks in general administration, routing and scheduling, processing paperwork, communication and follow-up
- Type reports and emails, search invoices, edit documents, count inventory, process transfers, and sort and file paperwork
- Work across departments to determine the best way to handle damage inventory, work with vendors to process damage returns and credits
- Process good stock returns, work with store managers to follow up when necessary
- Monitor inventory for overage and loss
- Assist Manager in identifying unapproved inventory, then determine a plan to move unapproved inventory quickly and efficiently
- Maintain closeout inventory, work with Manager and Buyer to determine a plan for moving inventory quickly. Monitor to determine necessary changes.
- Assist with the coordination of yearly company inventory
- Handle matters efficiently and follow through on projects to successful completion
Qualifications:
- Experience in clerical or administrative support positions
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Ability to navigate detailed computer software programs with ease
- Ability to follow process beginning to end thoroughly
- Flexibility to adjust to current circumstances when necessary
- Excellent attention to detail
- Clearly, appropriately, and concisely communicate in verbal and written formats
Benefits Include:
- Insurance (health, vision, dental, life)
- 401k with a company match
- Six paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Closed Sundays
- Short-term disability
- Employee discount
- Loyalty rewards
- Employee referral bonus
Bekins provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Salary : $20
