Junior Buyer & Inventory Analyst

Cash--w; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Product discounts

Insurance benefits

401k match

PTO days

Job summary

Cash-Wa Distributing seeks a Purchasing Assistant to support daily purchasing activities, analyze vendors and marketing, and report to the Lead Buyer at the local location. The role offers an entry-level path with potential to grow into a Buyer position for someone with relevant experience.

Typical duties include inventory analysis, PO creation, vendor communications, and coordination with Sales to source products for customers. Strong computer and analytic skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Outlook/Excel/Word; ability to learn Clarity Purchasing software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and process orientation required.
• Effective phone and email communication skills are necessary.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory levels to determine stock needs.
• Utilize Clarity Purchasing to maintain and replenish stock.
• Create purchase orders based on inventory stock.
• Send purchase orders to vendors per vendor requirements.
• Reconcile vendor confirmations with POs for pricing and delivery.
• Adjust base cost in system to reflect PO costs.
• Reconcile vendor invoices for pricing and discounts.
• Review inventory for slow or dead stock.
• Collaborate with Sales to source products and assist customers.

Skills

Outlook

Excel

Word

Clarity Purchasing

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Self-motivated

Education

Buying experience preferred

Tools

Clarity Purchasing

Job description

Cash-Wa Distributing seeks a Purchasing Assistant to support daily purchasing activities, analyze vendors and marketing, and report to the Lead Buyer at the local location. The role offers an entry-level path with potential to grow into a Buyer position for someone with relevant experience.

Typical duties include inventory analysis, PO creation, vendor communications, and coordination with Sales to source products for customers. Strong computer and analytic skills are valued.