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Purchasing Assistant

Employer
Acme Tools
Location
Grand Forks, ND
Salary
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Who We're Looking For:

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 Assistant!

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

• 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

• Ability to lift 20 lbs.

About Acme Tools:

Acme Tools was founded in 1948 and continues to be a family-owned operation with ten locations in North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. We are one of the premier retailers of tools and equipment both in-store and online, and serve contractors, woodworkers and do-it-yourselfers with a wide selection of tools and equipment from all the major manufacturers. In 2013, Acme Tools expanded our line of construction and landscaping equipment through a new division, Acme Equipment. In addition to a very competitive compensation, some of the benefits we offer include:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

• PTO

• Paid Holidays

• 401(k)

• Flex Spending

• Generous Employee Discounts

*Employment offers are contingent on drug-screen and background check. Acme Tools is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Company

Acme Tools was founded as Acme Electric Motor in 1948 and continues to be a family-owned operation with 14 locations in 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, both in-store and online. We pride ourselves on having a growing, innovative E-Commerce department with a start-up like atmosphere, which will allow you to create and execute digital creative strategies with freedom and approach projects in unique ways. Acme Tools offers various fields of work at the warehouse, retail, and corporate levels as well as opportunities for tradespeople and CDL drivers. As a family-owned operation, we are employee centric, family-friendly, community involved, and growth minded.

Company info
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Telephone
701-335-4807
Location
1101 N Washington St
Grand Forks
ND
58201
United States

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