Job Description
General Description: The ideal candidate for this position is responsible, quick, accurate, organized and works well in a team setting. They will be the communication and a key driving force to develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and clients to maintain critical inventory needs for all customers and offices.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate product availability, including shipping delays and backorder statuses to co-workers
- Procure inventory for customer order fulfillment
- Procure parts and maintenance supplies for manufacturing equipment.
- Coordinate and schedule maintenance and repair shutdowns with Mill Manager and technical staff performing the work.
- Entering purchasing PO’s and receiving into system.
- Attend purchasing conferences to maintain and build relationships with new and existing suppliers and keep informed of new products and market changes.
- Assist in purchasing Amino Acid loads and bulk mineral loads and other assorted items for the Sioux Falls warehouse.
- Evaluate suppliers by considering price, quality, availability, history, rebates, and other criteria
- Verify arrival of shipments and ensure appropriate quantities were received
- Interact with supplies to schedule deliveries and resolve shipping issues
- Maintain supplies and inventory to keep product on hand and for customer needs without excess
- Count and reconcile inventory levels to ensure minimal loss
- Assist staff with shipping products to customers
- Assist with warehouse needs when necessary
Qualifications:
Previous experience in the animal health industry preferred but not required.
Must have basic office and customer service skills
Willing to follow direction and be part of a team
- May be required to pass pre-employment physical as position requires bending, stooping, standing for hours, pulling and lifting up to 55lbs. List not all inclusive
The wage for this position is competitive, and we offer a great benefits package.
We want you to join us in our mission to help livestock producers reach their full potential and achieve success in their operations. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and help create a more sustainable and profitable future for the livestock industry.