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Purchasing AssociateAcme Tools • Grand Forks, ND, United States
Purchasing Associate

Purchasing Associate

Acme Tools • Grand Forks, ND, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Purchasing Associate

Are you a data-driven, analytics guru who thrives on organization and attention-to-detail? Are precision and problem solving a part of your personal mantra? If so, do your best work with Acme Tools as a Purchasing Associate!

Acme Tools was founded as Acme Electric Motor in 1948 and continues to be a family-owned operation with thirteen locations and over 560 (and growing!) team Acme members across North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. In 1999, Tool Crib of the North, Acme's catalog and internet division, was acquired by Amazon.com. After rebranding as Acme Tools, we are now one of the premier retailers of tools and equipment online within the United States. As a family-owned operation, we are employee centric, family-friendly, community involved, and growth minded.

You'll Enjoy Our:

  • Work-Life Balance
  • Professional Development Training
  • Competitive Pay & Annual Performance-Based Increase Opportunities
  • Generous PTO plan that starts accruing on day 1!
  • Paid Holidays we are closed the 6 major holidays of the year
  • Maternity Leave (partially paid through company paid short-term disability!)
  • Work environment where everyone strives to do their best work and can see their impact on the company
  • Community Involvement Opportunities
  • Generous Employee Discounts

We Also Provide:

  • Various Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans to Fit Any Lifestyle & Family
  • Supplemental Health Insurance Add-On Programs
  • Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 100% Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Program & Company Matching
  • 100% Company Paid Life Insurance

What You'll Take Ownership Of:

  • Assisting the Purchasing team by running and analyzing reports related to inventory, sales, clearances, and vendor promotions
  • Helping to ensure proper inventory levels at our 10 brick-and-mortar store, Distribution Center, and eCommerce store by generating inventory reports, out-of-stock items, and dead inventory
  • Tracking promotions such as free good with purchase, BOGOs, and other promo pricing
  • Keeping an updated report of missing purchase orders
  • Making adjustments within inventory management in ERP system
  • Keeping an updated list of store transfers and vendor returns
  • Helping to gather sales, pricing, and other data for vendors
  • Assist in setting up new items and maintaining current items within inventory tracking system
  • Routine emailing, report generating, filing, faxing, and organization of purchasing digital file and paperwork
  • Communicating with Purchasing Manager, Buyers, and Associate Buyers to ensure success of the department and profitability of our operations
  • Other related tasks as assigned

Need-To-Haves:

  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of inventory management principles
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong technology aptitude, including proficiency with report-generation and MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel
  • Strengths in attention to detail, problem solving, analyzing data

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift 15 lbs. periodically

Employment offers are contingent on drug-screen and background check.

Acme Tools is an equal opportunity employer.

This position is required to work in office in Grand Forks, ND.

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