Junior Buyer

For over 77 years, Ernest has been committed to the success of our extended family, our customers, our employees, and the packaging industry itself. When you work with Ernest, you’ll enjoy the advantages of learning proven methods of success, a proactive approach, and having fun while earning what you’re worth with a lot of really awesome people.

Ernest is currently in search of an Expeditor for our division located in Vista, CA. This is a full-time position that offers a competitive pay rate along with benefits and a wonderful company culture.

The Expeditor performs a variety of activities including but not limited to:

• Responsible for managing the purchase order follow up report and open order report, keeping the information updated and accurate. This information is critical to our success and customer satisfaction
• Responsible for managing purchase order confirmations
• Expedite orders on a daily basis to ensure on time delivery
• Gathers, collects, records, tracks and verifies data and information from multiple sources
• Work closely with the merchandising and warehouse teams in scheduling inbound freight
• Maintain freight log for daily will calls and deliveries (this may not apply at all locations)
• Proactively identifies issues and work with merchandising, accounts payable, CRMs, and suppliers to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Will be empowered to communicate directly with suppliers
• Work with merchandiser and/or supplier on any hot issues that need immediate response and resolution
• Maintains a professional relationship with Ernest Packaging Solutions suppliers
• Strong effective communications skills to actively engage suppliers and ensure they are performing to the Ernest expectations and specifications
• Acts as a liaison between merchandisers, customer service, and Sales Reps in regards to issues related to deliveries and supplier performance

Essential skills:

• Detail oriented
• Ability to take direction
• Organized
• Flexible
• Problem analysis and problem resolution skills (Thinking outside the box)
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Able to multitask
• Strong team player
• Computer skills – Word, Excel, Office
• Able to plan and manage multiple projects
• Related work experience in packaging and/or distribution a plus

Ernest is a nationwide company, but did you know that our humble roots started in a Los Angeles garage? Brothers Ernie and Charles Wilson founded the company in 1946 with a dedication to customized service. Even after decades of delivering great packaging to our customers, that commitment has never changed. We always find the best solution to fit our customers’ needs, even if we have to invent it