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SUMMARY

The Purchasing Assistant (Shipping/Receiving) II is responsible for working with the Purchasing Manager to ensure materials and supplies are maintained to meet manufacturing needs. This position also handles the shipping and receiving of both deliverables to the client as well as receipt and distribution of purchased goods.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.   

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Places orders for materials and supplies after conducting competitive pricing process.

Follows through on previous orders to ensure receipt.

Data entry into the materials tracking database.

Assists with the purchase order process and bills of materials (BOMs).

Accepts deliveries, labels and distributes as appropriate.

Schedules shipments of completed orders to client.

General office and other duties as required.

Follows all company policies and procedures for safety.

Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.

Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of one to three (1-3) years’ relevant experience and/or training in a purchasing and/or a manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (basic – intermediate).

Requires a strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task. Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.

Ability to interact with vendors/suppliers.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively with others to achieve goals.

Ability to organize work, set priorities and handle multiple projects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Must be able to talk and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. May be required to lift, push or pull 50 pounds or more using cart or hand truck. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May work near moving or mechanical parts. May have exposure to chemicals, fumes, warehouse environment or adverse weather conditions. May be required to use safety and personal protective equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EOE including Disability/Vet

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