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KLN Family Brands lists this Purchasing Assistant opportunity in perham, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Purchasing Assistant – Tuffy's Pet FoodsOnsite Position Located at Tuffy's Pet Foods Facility in Perham, MNCompensation:All in hourly compensation: $ /hrBase Pay: $21.00-$25.60/hrSign on Bonus: $1.22/hr worked in year oneProfit Sharing Eligibility: Begins after successfully completing 1 year of employmentOur StoryKLN Family Brands is a 3rd generation family-owned business that started in 1964 with its corporate headquarters located in Perham, MN, in the heart of MN lakes country. Together, our companies manufacture a diverse and expanding range of high-quality human and pet food products.At KLN Family Brands, our vision is that "We are a proud people-first company. We are successful because of trust-based relationships and first-rate products for our families and friends. We better the world by caring for others. We challenge. We grow. We inspire."Some companies have to "fudge the story" a little. Some need the extra "spin" to shine a positive light on themselves. That's not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and that's not what we do. We tell the story of our brand – our people, the quality of our products and safety in our facilities, bold innovation tradition and trust, and the way we treat our community & beyond. We do it in a genuine way because we genuinely believe we're a pretty amazing company.What We Are Looking ForWe're now hiring a Purchasing Assistant to support our Perham, MN Tuffy's Pet Foods facility. The Purchasing Assistant will be tasked to assist the purchasing manager with purchasing and maintaining inventory for assigned ingredients/materials or packaging. The person in this role must also meet quality and company specifications.Essential Duties:Review and track demand for any potential shortages or delays of assigned materialsPlace purchase orders and maintain appropriate criteria of all assigned materials.Coordinate load sizes and determine logisticsAssign and track logistics, including follow up as neededWork with production team on potential timing or shortagesWork with Accounting/Production to resolve receiving discrepanciesCoordinate intercompany sales ordersSet up new inventory parts for assigned materials, including SPP, UPCs, etc.Request Supplier Approvals via the SAT for new materialsUpdate and change Estimate Material Costs and Supplier for Purchase Part pricing on purchased materialsCoordinate and issue Nor-Am transfer loads to Tuffy's – Ingredients OnlyReconcile Nor-Am inventory monthly – Ingredients OnlyQualificationsKnowledge of basic math and office equipment skillsComputer and Excel SkillsSelf-motivating and ability to work independentlyAbility to focus while multitaskingEffective communication and listening skillsAbility to organize work effectively and efficientlyBenefitsProfit Sharing after successfully completing one year of employmentHealth, Dental, & VisionWellness program discounts - up to $150 discounted towards health insurance monthlyKLN Clinic - Free doctor visits & more than 300 free prescriptions80 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year of Employment7 Paid Holidays401k + Match OpportunityOpportunity to meet with our onsite financial advisorsTuition Assistance*This opportunity is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test and background check.*
Worksite address
perham, MN, 56573, US
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