Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant

Store Support Center

We are searching for an experienced Purchasing Assistant for our Store Support Center located at 600 Citadel Drive, Commerce, CA, 90040.

SUMMARY
A Purchasing Assistant supports the department and reports to a buyer.
This is an onsite position at our Store Support Center in Commerce, CA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned or required:

• Assists department with following purchasing procedures, as well as following up on their orders to ensure that deliveries are timely.
• Prepares purchase orders and warehouse allocations weekly.
• Coordinates and issues purchase order follow‑ups to ensure timely deliveries and accurate pricing, terms, and specifications.
• Runs weekly sales reports to support purchasing decisions and monitors item performance.
• Monitors inventory levels and communicating potential stockouts or excess inventory to the Buyer.
• Updates and inputs cost retail prices daily.
• Supports internal customers by ensuring they receive required products and promptly manages, documents, and reports any quality issues for vendor credit.
• Responsible for item set‑ups and maintains internal systems to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
• Responsible for meeting daily deadlines.
• Manages vendor delivery schedules.
• Utilizes Excel and internal systems to assist in creating simple forecasts or projections to ensure accurate ordering and inventory management.
• Provides general support to Buyers and Director of Restaurant Operations

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Requires an associate degree and/or 2 years’ experience in grocery retail or in a role supporting replenishment or buying departments.

OTHER QUALFICATIONS

• Basic knowledge of demand forecasting, including the ability to interpret sales trends and inventory data.
• Superior organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Multitask oriented.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with associates, supervisors, and vendors at every level.

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $20.00 to $23.00 per hour. The actual starting pay will be determined by a number of qualifications, including, experience and relevant skills.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.