What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Clerk position at Pratt Industries?
REPORTS TO: CONTROLLER
SUMMARY: Responsible for all production (manufacturing) related purchasing of supplies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Place orders on a timely basis for purchases of materials and supplies.
- Prepare complete and accurate purchase orders on company ERP
- Accurately Receive Materials from deliveries, confirm item receipt in the ERP
- Modify preexisting POs if necessary to reflect tax adjustments or pricing changes
- Expedite delivery of goods to users
- Maintain necessary inventory levels non paper materials
- Be familiar with standard products used and research sources of supplies for highest quality, best value for money, best terms, etc. for presentation to management when\if needed.
- Establish vendor files and inventory control records.
- Schedule\expedite non manufactured item shipping, such as materials returns, materials transfers to
- other location
- Maintain price records and handle discrepancies as they arise.
- Inform management of upcoming price increases, improved product availability, and economical alternatives.
- Assist General Manager (and/or Production Manager) with purchases as needed
- Greet and direct delivery drivers
- Assist with Month End inventory counts
- Occasionally operate fork lift
- Comply with company policies and procedures.
- Additional duties as assigned by management.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma with relevant 2 years experience
- Clear, concise oral and written communication skills
- Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following: Some College degree
- Two years' purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
- Plus - Experience in the corrugated box industry
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, manuals, and contracts. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees of the company.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and proportions.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Requirements:Unpack your potential and grow with Pratt Industries - full-time year round jobs with a growing manufacturing company.
Who We Are: Pratt is America's 4th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 9000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.
Pratt was founded in the USA more than 30 years ago and, since then, has shown dramatic growth with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than 27 states.
So what are the Perks of working at Pratt?
- 401(k) & 401(k) matching
- Health insurance – 1st of the month after you started
- Dental insurance – 1st of the month after you started
- Vision insurance – 1st of the month after you started
- Paid Holidays – Eligiable day 1
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
