Consumer Purchasing / Buyer

American & Efird; Mount Holly (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

American & Efird (A&E) in Mount Holly, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Machine Operator - All Shifts for a full-time, onsite role. The position focuses on purchasing activities to support customer demand, supplier coordination, and inventory management.

You will work 8am–5pm, collaborate with Supply Chain, Sales, Customer Service and Operations, and ensure safe, productive operations while meeting performance goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in purchasing, procurement, inventory planning, supply chain, or a related field.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• ERP experience; JD Edwards preferred.
• Experience with KRONOS and Db Query V1 preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Must maintain regular attendance and pass background/drug screenings.

Responsibilities

• Purchase assigned consumer products to support customer demand and inventory requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships and coordinate product replenishment activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with internal departments to maintain stock levels.
• Support finished goods planning and forecasting activities.
• Maintain and update product pricing information within company systems.
• Process purchase orders and monitor supplier delivery performance.
• Review and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and Accounts Payable.
• Identify and resolve open or unreconciled purchase orders.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Sales, Customer Service, and Operations on cross-functional initiatives.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Meet established performance, service, and productivity standards.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Independent work

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

JD Edwards

KRONOS

Db Query V1

Job description

Manufacturing Machine Operator - All Shifts

Location: Mount Holly, NC Company: American & Efird (A&E) Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Hours: 8am - 5pm

What You’ll Do

Purchase assigned consumer products to support customer demand and inventory requirements.

Manage supplier relationships and coordinate product replenishment activities.

Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with internal departments to maintain appropriate stock levels.

Support finished goods planning and forecasting activities.

Maintain and update product pricing information within company systems.

Process purchase orders and monitor supplier delivery performance.

Review and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and Accounts Payable.

Identify and resolve open or unreconciled purchase orders.

Collaborate with Supply Chain, Sales, Customer Service, and Operations on cross-functional initiatives.

Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Meet established performance, service, and productivity standards.

Follow company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory planning, supply chain, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience with ERP systems; JD Edwards preferred.
• Experience with KRONOS and Db Query V1 preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work cooperatively and professionally with coworkers, vendors, and visitors.
• Must maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Must successfully complete required background and drug screenings.

Why Work at A&E?

Full-time hours

Competitive pay with production bonuses in certain departments

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid Training

Career growth and stability

Additional Information

• Promote a safe and healthy work environment on all company property to achieve the best working conditions for all associates and visitors

Ensure good housekeeping in designated work area and common areas of the facility

• As an associate, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with vendors, visitors and other associates

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