Delivery & Specialty Purchasing Internship

84 Lumber; North Strabane Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

84 Lumber in Pennsylvania is seeking an administrative team member for the Specialty Purchasing Department. Responsibilities include analyzing delivery KPI metrics, auditing invoices, and supporting vendor relationships.

The role emphasizes strong organizational and customer service skills, with opportunities to work across haulers, forklift maintenance, and budgeting processes, while pursuing a logistics/supply chain degree.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access.
• Able to read and write routine reports and correspondence.
• Commitment to excellent customer service with urgency.
• Pursuing a Logistics/Supply Chain degree.

Responsibilities

• Support the Specialty Purchasing Department and assist management.
• Maintain database of active store haulers and equipment.
• Review Delivery Performance vs Budget and KPI metrics.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly hauler reports.
• Coordinate with CompanyCam and TeamUp integrations.
• Assist Forklift Maintenance and RFQ budgeting.
• Cross-train with Buyers for overflow coverage.
• Manage the Internet-based Delivery Scheduler and POD platform.
• Handle daily overflow store calls for hauling and purchasing needs.
• Perform other general office duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Sense of urgency

Education

Pursuing a degree in Logistics/Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Internet Software

Job description

Overview

Summary / Objective

-To work in an administrative capacity within the Hauling, Forklift and Specialty branches of the Specialty Purchasing Department. Responsibilities to range from Delivery KPI Metric Analyzing and Report Distributions to auditing Vendor Invoices and Statements.

Responsibilities

• Assisting and supporting the efforts of the Specialty Purchasing Department
• Maintain database of active store haulers and associated equipment
• Work closely with management teams reviewing Delivery Performance vs Budget and KPI Metrics
• Prepare Daily, Weekly and Monthly hauler reports and past dues
• Further Store Integrations with CompanyCam and TeamUp
• Work within Forklift Maintenance department
• Assist with Forklift RFQ and annual Budget preparations.
• Cross-train with the Specialty Purchasing Buyer and Forklift Buyers for overflow coverage
• Manage and maintain Internet-based Delivery Scheduler and Proof of Delivery Platform
• Triage daily overflow store calls pertaining to hauling and specialty purchasing needsOther general office duties assigned by management

Qualifications

Must have good interpersonal skills

Must have strong organizational skills

Computer Skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Internet Software

Ability to read and comprehend documents (i.e. P&P manual); write routine reports and correspondence

Must be able to provide excellent customer service with a sense of urgency

Pursuing a degree in Logistics/Supply Chain