Bilingual Purchasing Assistant | Data & Orders Coordination

Perry Ellis International - Retail; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

MAP support (Employee Assistance)

Job summary

Perry Ellis International, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to support the Purchasing Agent across multiple brands.

You will process and revise purchase orders in Jesta and PLM, coordinate approvals, and maintain documentation while communicating with overseas offices. The role requires an Associate’s Degree, 1–2 years in purchasing, bilingual English/Spanish, and strong Excel/Google Docs skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required.
• 1–2 years purchasing experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Proficiency with Essentus, PLM, and Business Objective systems.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) and Google Docs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Process and revise Purchase Orders (POs) in Jesta and PLM for style/color/delivery changes.
• Track approvals (factory, FOB price, OTB, LDP) across departments for order processing.
• Communicate with overseas offices and internal departments to resolve issues.
• Prepare and print Make Up Orders, worksheets, Buying Confirmations, and POs.
• Prioritize incoming emails and provide administrative support.
• Request sketch updates to meet customer specs.
• Coordinate order bookings with overseas offices.
• Review Buying Confirmations to ensure delivery dates meet Sales deadlines.
• Update orders for shortages, overages, date changes, and cancellations.
• Assist with onboarding/training of new staff.

Skills

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Google Docs

Data entry & admin skills

Strong communication

Teamwork & independence

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Essentus

PLM

Business Objective systems

Job description

Perry Ellis International, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to support the Purchasing Agent across multiple brands.

You will process and revise purchase orders in Jesta and PLM, coordinate approvals, and maintain documentation while communicating with overseas offices. The role requires an Associate’s Degree, 1–2 years in purchasing, bilingual English/Spanish, and strong Excel/Google Docs skills.