Skills
. Understanding of the full sales cycle
. Entrepreneurial attitude
. Strong work ethic, to consistently exceed expectations
. Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
. Passionate about international commerce, culture, learning
Persistent, energetic and enthusiastic personality
. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
. Strong ability to work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners
. Proficiency or fluency in writing, speaking and understanding English Language.
. Basic computer proficiency, particularly Microsoft Office Suite.
About
. Review daily purchasing reports and system recommendations and determine proper quantities and items to purchase and creates purchasing documents to send suppliers.
. Maintain inventory availability while minimizing working capital investment.
. Tactically execute of stock replenishment, special order (SO), and drop ship (DS) buying where assigned while making buying decisions based on most economical method with respect to quantities, order minimums or prepaid terms and mode of transportation.
. Guarantee accurate purchase order quantities, costs, notes and terms compliance.
. Ensure electronic data interchange (EDI), automated stock replenishment (ASR/VMI), emailed and faxed orders reach suppliers.
. Follow up with suppliers concerning order status and delivery and communicates delivery information to impacted departments.
. Review daily supplier shipping error notices and takes appropriate action.
. Review quarterly excess and inactive inventory reports and negotiates with suppliers to obtain return goods authorizations on excess and inactive material.
. Assist managers with evaluating supplier performance related to on-time delivery, fill rates, shipping errors, transfer cost improvements, branch support, and other measures.