Buyers Assistant II

at  Chattanooga Shooting Supplies Inc

SUMMARY:

Assists buyers with day to day operations. Interacts with suppliers to maintain pricing and delivery schedules. Maintain inventory item database with correct pricing and information.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of Office and Windows environment
• High level of attention to detail and organization skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• 2+ years of purchasing experience.Accounting and inventory experience also helpful

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years purchasing experience

EMPLOYER’S RIGHTS:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks and functions listed in this job description.
The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason

• Maintain inventory item database by uploading and maintaining correct costs and sell prices
• Research and enter item attributes in accordance with vendor information and company standards
• Place purchase orders including special orders and drop ship orders
• Handle invoice discrepancies to ensure vendor is paid and that inventory is correct
• Handle Receiving/inventory issues to ensure correct product received
• Work with buyers and sales teams on availability and pricing of products
• Review and approve Voucher Packages when Lead is out
• Reconcile discrepancies on purchase orders
• Obtain price protection from vendor when applicable
• Run regular buyer reports for inventory review, etc.
• Assist in Advertising prep and proofing of catalog / fliers / emails when buyer is unavailable
• Coordinate with Marketing and run spreadsheets for catalog build
• Responsible for Dealer Show spreadsheets and maintaining checks and balances for time line due dates
• Be point of contact for other departments with any issues that falls under the buyers’ purview
• Assists in training new hires as needed
• Obtain freight quotes as needed
• Perform other job duties as assigned