Consumer Purchasing / Buyer

American & Efird LLC; Mount Holly (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Training

Career growth

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

American & Efird (A&E) is seeking a Manufacturing/Purchasing Specialist to join our Mount Holly facility. The role focuses on purchasing, supplier management, inventory planning, and cross-functional coordination to support production and on-time delivery.

Candidates should have at least 2 years in purchasing or related fields, strong Excel/Office skills, and experience with JD Edwards ERP. Onsite work with regular hours (8am-5pm) and full-time benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in purchasing, procurement, inventory planning, or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 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 and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Purchase assigned consumer products to support demand and inventory.
• Manage supplier relationships and coordinate replenishment.
• Monitor inventory and collaborate to maintain stock levels.
• Support finished goods planning and forecasting.
• Maintain and update pricing in company systems.
• Process purchase orders and track supplier delivery.
• 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.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Meet performance, service, and productivity standards.
• Follow policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Inventory planning

ERP JD Edwards

Kronos

Db Query V1

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

JD Edwards ERP

Kronos

Db Query

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
• Referral Bonuses

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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