Purchasing Administration

The Koerner Company has been serving customers since 1907, growing from a New Orleans food and grain broker into a trusted distributor serving customers throughout the Gulf South and beyond. Still family-owned and operated by third- and fourth-generation Koerners, we’re proud to combine more than a century of experience with a forward-thinking approach. Our team is committed to quality products, dependable service, and the strong relationships that have been at the heart of our business from the start.

Key Responsibilities

• Track purchase orders from order placement through confirmation and delivery

• Provide timely updates on purchasing and order status

• Perform accurate data entry related to purchasing, warehouse inventory, and accounts payable

• Assist with scheduling receiving appointments

• Post inventory and help maintain accurate inventory records

• Assist with setting up payments to vendors

• Download daily inventory counts and support inventory control

• Run daily purchasing reports

• Communicate with the sales team regarding inventory status

Qualifications

• Associate degree in relevant coursework plus 5 years of experience in purchasing, purchasing support, or purchasing administration, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Knowledge of GAAP

• General ledger experience

• Strong organizational and administrative skills

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively in an open, fast-paced, active office environment

Preferred

• Salesforce experience

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Business or Accounting

Position Details

• Full-time

• No travel required

• Training provided

Physical Requirements
Occasional stooping, bending, and/or kneeling and carrying office materials weighing less than 15 pounds, each required for less than 25% of the workday.

If you're an organized professional who enjoys keeping processes on track and ensuring the details are right, we'd like to hear from you.