Job Opening: Procurement Assistant
Description
Procurement Assistant needed join local company who is a leading manufacturer and distributor to the Cosmetic and Personal Care industry. The Procurement assistant will provide administrative support for the Procurement Department through coordinating logistics, verifying purchase orders, securing accurate certificate of analysis ‘and processing reports. Procurement assistant should have previous Logistic experience.
Procurement Assistant Job Duties:
- Coordinate logistics on Purchase Orders that are ready to ship as directed by the Procurement Agents.
- Request shipping quotes from multiple logistic companies to secure the most favorable, cost-efficient rates and shipping times based on customer needs and deadlines.
- Once Procurement Agent approves shipping quote, secure shipping by emailing the logistics company or enter the request in their online portal.
- Gather shipping documents as provided by the Procurement Agent to create and maintain inbound shipping folders on Microsoft Teams. Attach all related receiving documents including COA’s to purchase order in Chempax prior to the shipment arriving at Deveraux.
- Create shipping labels.
- Verify accuracy of Certificate of Analysis’ per Purchase Order. This involves verifying lot numbers, expiration dates, and product name. Notify Procurement Agent of any discrepancies. This needs to be done prior to the material arriving at Deveraux so the Receiving Department can receive the material in Chempax without delay.
- Review shipping status report at the end of each week and notify Procurement Agent of any shipments that didn’t arrive as expected.
- Run the Purchase Orders Due Report and update to Teams.
Hours: 8:30 am – 5 pm
Pay: $22 can vary on experience
Location: Sylmar
- Daily use of computer, keyboard, copier, scanner, printer, calculator, and phone.
- Daily use of software programs including ERP system, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
- Experience working in general manufacturing environment.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time; light physical activity that may include walking, standing, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying.
- Previous Logistic experience required