Good communication with suppliers (reporting any shipment delays and/or issues in a timely manner) and speaking with all parts of production daily to stay informed. Ability to multi-task.  Flexibility and agility in this role are necessary. 

Hours: 8A-5P; M-F

Rate: Starting at $21.19/hr., based on experience.

Standard job responsibilities include:

• Perform required operating system(s) data entry functions (purchase order entry, requisition processing, report creation & analysis, inventory reporting & review, general business functions).
• Weekly ingredient price entry
• Arrange ingredient transportation logistics
• Reconcile invoices and receiving discrepancies.
• Responsible for month end inventory.
• Ingredient purchase record maintenance.
• Tracks and investigates inventory issues
• Answer phones and direct phone calls
• Communicate with a diverse group of people from a variety of departments
• Assists other departments / areas in an administrative capacity as needed
• Other duties assigned by supervisor

Competencies-Skills (Required):

• High school diploma, GED, or a combination of education and relevant work experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately enter, review, and maintain transactions, and inventory information.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, manage multiple priorities, and adjust to changing business needs and deadlines.
• Ability to identify problems, suggest solutions, and take appropriate action within assigned responsibilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, transportation providers, coworkers, and leaders.
• Ability to recognize and report operational, logistics, financial, or customer concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills, with the ability to create, maintain, analyze, and interpret spreadsheets and reports.
• Ability to learn and use company systems, transportation platforms, and other business tools needed for the role.
• Ability to handle sensitive business, customer, supplier, and financial information confidentially and in accordance with company policies.

Competencies-Skills (Preferred):

• Experience with accounts payables in a manufacturing /warehouse environment preferred
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards/SAP
• At least 1 year of experience in administrative or customer service desired but not required

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