Procurement Associate- Memphis Tn

This position will be responsible for all aspects of inbound & outbound freight cost analysis, budgeting and control. Along with being responsible for analyzing and ordering inventory to supply our distribution centers.

• Prior Procurement/Purchasing experience required.
• Analyze and evaluate suggested order needs from our Supply Chain Planning software and confirm accuracy of order recommendations.
• Update forecasts based on new Programs and/or Product Placements.
• Analyze lead times for both Domestic and Imported products and make necessary adjustments.
• Maintain levels of inventory that maximize turns and limits overstock.
• Enter/Approve Purchase Orders for the procurement of inventory.
• Communicate with supplier ordering departments to ensure receipt and accuracy of PO's
• Work with our suppliers to ensure PO's are running on schedule
• Responsible for building orders based on supplier or carrier requirements.
• Communicate with Trade Marketing and all sales teams on arrivals of PO's
• Responsible for New Item setup and maintenance.
• Responsible for maintaining supplier product costs in our host system and informing Trade Marketing of product increases.
• Prior Procurement/Purchasing experience required.
• High school diploma required.
• College Degree preferred.
• Procurement/Purchasing experience required.
• Above average analytical and communication skills required.
• Must have intermediate computer skills to include, but not limited to Microsoft Office (i.e. Word,  Exel, Outlook, etc).
• 10-Key Data Entry experience preferred.
• Know
• Familiar with Inventory Management and Warehousing terms.
• Import/Export experience preferred.
• Knowledge of LTL/Long Haul/Rail  transportation preferred.
• Must have ability to communicate effectively both written and oral.
• Must be able to react quickly to rapidly changing stock levels and sales trends.
• Must be able to pass background checks (i.e. police backgrounds, reference checks…)
• Drug Free Workplace.
• EOE.
• Benefits Include
• Group Health and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays (7 per year)
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Non-smoking work environment
• Drug-Free Workplace
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• benefits subject to eligibility requirements