• Purchasing Assistant Analyst

    Mom's Meals (Ankeny, IA)


    Position SummaryThe Purchasing Assistant Analyst will play a key role in the Purchasing team's ability to support our fast-paced and growing business. This position requires a detail oriented, organized, energetic and strategic thinking individual who has related experience in purchasing, supply chain or Operations/Business Management in food and or related industries.

     

    **_This position can be hybrid but must be local to the Des Moines, IA area to work onsite at least 3 days/week._** Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

    + Generate and release Purchase orders to assigned suppliers

    + Manage Order Confirmations to ensure accuracy against the Purchase Orders, including price, quantity (MOQ), delivery date etc.

    + Immediately communicate discrepancies to appropriate supplier

    + Communicate effectively across departments to ensure appointments are secured

    + Maintain RMA and all retuned merchandise to suppliers for accounting

    + Manage transportation schedules with Mom's Meals transportation department for inbound purchase orders to ensure inventory for production and fulfillment schedules for all locations

    + Participate in maintaining Vendor Master Contact List with applicable information

    + Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet goals and deadlines

    + Good time management and organizational skills

    + Ability to professionally and effectively communicate with suppliers and customers via phone, email, and in person

    Required Skills and Experience

    + High School Diploma or GED

    + Minimum of three to five years of experience in purchasing and or supply chain within the food or related industry

    + Proficient with Microsoft Office

    + Ability to multitask and have excellent organization skills

    + Team player; excellent people skills to interact with colleagues, cross-functional teams and third parties

    Preferred Skills and Experience

    + Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, and or other related fields

    + Experience with Microsoft D365

    Physical Requirements

    + Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

    + Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods

    + Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus