Purchasing Agent

Description

Kasco Marine, Inc is seeking a Purchasing Agent for our home office in Prescott, WI.

Kasco Marine is a leading supplier and innovator of aerators, diffused aeration, floating decorative fountains, de-icing products, circulators, and tank mixers. Kasco has a well-established reputation for quality products offered to the residential, aquaculture, commercial, industrial, municipal, and resort industries. Kasco has been in business for over 50 years and is a small but quickly growing company located in Prescott, WI. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional service and support to our customers and creating an atmosphere of continuous improvement where everyone’s voice is heard.

Position Overview: This position will require onsite work in our home office in Prescott, WI. We are seeking an energetic team player to assist our current purchasing staff in their daily activities. Along with adding value to our team, you will learn different aspects of business operations. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Requirements

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Create purchase orders, send to vendors, receive and review acknowledgments.
• Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow up on undelivered goods.
• Respond to vendor questions by email and phone.
• Work with vendors for shipping methods to reduce freight costs.
• Negotiate or renegotiate prices with vendors.
• Receive product and ensure it is correctly entered into the system.
• Assist in inventory control, including creating physical count sheets and making inventory adjustments.
• Analyze receiving log to ensure inventory transactions are properly recorded.
• Maintain documents on Sharepoint.
• Provide international shipping information to vendors as requested.
• Meet with vendors.
• Analyze MRP reports to determine parts and quantities to order.
• Daily interaction with purchasing, accounting, production, warehouse, and engineering personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of O365 a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to stay focused with multiple interruptions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in a professional and courteous manner.
• Willingness to learn and take on new projects and responsibilities. The position has potential for growth.
• HS Diploma required. College degree preferred.
• Willing to work during core office hours.
  
  

Physical Requirements: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time.

Benefits: Eligible employees are offered a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/life/STD/LTD insurances, paid time off, holiday pay, advancement opportunities, 401(k), and profit sharing.