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East Penn Manufacturing

<div>Get to know East Penn!:
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East Penn is a stable, essential employer, and has been voted one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 21 years!</b></p><p></p><p><br>
At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.</p><p></p><p><br>
Our hiring process may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help in the initial review of applications by identifying candidates whose qualifications best match job requirements. These tools do not make hiring decisions. All final hiring decisions regarding interviews and employment are made by our employee recruiting and hiring teams.</p><p></p><p><br>
East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.</p><p><b>
EOE/VEVRAA</b></p><br>
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Overview:
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East Penn is currently seeking a <b>Corporate Manufacturing Purchasing Clerk</b> who provides transactional purchasing, supplier follow-up, data management, and departmental administrative support to ensure accurate orders, on-time deliveries, and smooth procurement operations.</p>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Create, issue, and update purchase orders in accordance with established procedures and approvals.</li><li>Monitor open orders, proactively follow up with suppliers on late or partial deliveries, and communicate status updates to internal stakeholders.</li><li>Support direct material purchases within defined spend thresholds, ensuring timely processing of requisitions and PO releases.</li><li>Maintain accurate information in the ERP or procurement system, including pricing, lead times, supplier details, etc.</li><li>Resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices in coordination with suppliers and Accounts Payable.</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for routine supplier inquiries, acknowledgments, and delivery confirmations.</li><li>Assist in preparing purchasing and expediting reports, ensuring complete documentation of transactions and correspondence.</li><li>Identify and recommend process enhancements to improve efficiency, data accuracy, and supplier performance visibility.</li><li>Administrative and clerical support the Production and Purchasing Department.</li><li>Create and update charts or reports in Word or Excel.
</li><li>First level support for expediting purchase orders and entering system data for updates.</li><li>Prepares price comparisons.</li><li>Perform other duties as requested.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
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Experience &amp; Qualifications</b></div><div></div><div><br>
1-2 years experience in an accounting environment requiring excellent computer skills, data entry skills, math skills, and problem solving abilities.
</div><div><b>Education/Certification</b></div><br>
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High school diploma or equivalent</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Skills &amp; Competencies</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Required:</div><br>
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Good knowledge and understanding of Purchasing function</li><li>
Ability to analyze problems and formulate alternatives</li><li>
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>
Dependable and effective written and verbal communication skills</li></ul><ul><li>
Strong interpersonal skills; a team player with proven ability to work across functional areas</li><li>
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and delegate (when appropriate) to manage time efficiently and to meet deadlines</li><li>
Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment</li><li>
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software</li></ul>
East Penn Benefits:
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East Penn offers excellent benefits:</b></p><ul><li>
Competitive compensation</li><li>
Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium</li><li>
Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution</li><li>
9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and paid vacation days annually</li><li>
Employee assistance program</li><li>
Fitness Discounts</li><li>
Promotional opportunities</li></ul></div>

CORP MFG PURCHASING CLERK

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