Purchasing Assistant

1 month ago


Faribault, United States KGPCo Full time
PURCHASING ASSISTANT:

The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for Maintaining appropriate inventory levels for strategic customers. We’re looking for people who want to grow with us, as we see the potential to progress in this role. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our supply chain organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Work with strategic customers to establish stocking strategies.
  • Work closely and proactively with team members to establish and maintain inventory levels that support customer forecasts.
  • Coordinate directly with product managers, customer service and operations management in order to evaluate and process expedite requests.
  • Execute and improve inventory investment processes related to:
    • Strategic inventory stocking levels.
    • Excess and Obsolete.
    • Safety Stock.
  • Ensure that relevant inventory and service level metrics are measured, monitored, and communicated back through the customer-facing & operational organizations.
  • Work directly with suppliers to expedite purchase orders and coordinate delivery schedules.

Safety Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Adhere to, promote, and accept responsibility for compliance to Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, Industry Consensus Standards, and KGP Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual.
  • Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
  • High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's Degree preferred).
  • At least two years of experience in a purchasing position is preferred but not required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel preferred.
  • Customer service skills appropriate to the position.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
  • Ability to work at a pace appropriate to the workload.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet required deadlines.

KGPCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

About KGPCo:

KGPCo is a key strategic partner to the world’s leading communication and technology companies creating the next generation of networks. By uniquely combining Network Services and Supply Chain Solutions to build, optimize, and maintain networks, our team’s unmatched expertise enables our customers to navigate today’s challenges, implement tomorrow’s innovations, and build the future. KGPCo OneTouch™ provides a single source for everything from design and architecture to production and sourcing to installation and support.From ground to cloud, KGPCo is the only company in the industry that offers a complete range of solutions and an integrated approach to build, optimize, and maintain networks. Since 1973, KGPCo has built unique offerings of Supply Chain, Distribution, Integration Services, and Network Services including OSP, ISP and Network Cloud by understanding industry challenges and relying on the solid foundation of hard work and perseverance established by founders Kathleen and Dale Putrah. It’s this legacy that has established an unequaled Customer First philosophy for KGPCo - Products, Services, and Network Cloud.


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