Procurement Associate

Tennessee Crown Distributing Co.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health and Dental Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Company Paid Short-Term Disability

Company Paid Long-Term Disability

Company Paid Life Insurance

AFLAC Supplemental Insurance

Direct Deposit

Non-smoking work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Tennessee Crown Distributing Co. is seeking a procurement professional responsible for inbound and outbound freight cost analysis, budgeting, and control.

You will analyze and order inventory to supply our distribution centers, update forecasts, and maintain optimal stock levels. The role requires proven procurement experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with inventory management.

Qualifications

• Prior Procurement/Purchasing experience required.
• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• 10-Key Data Entry experience preferred.
• Familiar with Inventory Management and Warehousing terms.
• Import/Export experience preferred.
• Knowledge of LTL/Long Haul/Rail transportation preferred.
• Must communicate effectively in writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inbound & outbound freight cost analysis, budgeting and control.
• Analyze and order inventory to supply distribution centers.
• Update forecasts based on new programs and product placements.
• Analyze lead times for domestic and imported products and adjust as needed.
• Maintain inventory levels to maximize turns and reduce overstock.
• Enter/approve purchase orders for inventory procurement.
• Communicate with supplier ordering departments to ensure PO accuracy.
• Ensure POs run on schedule with suppliers.

Skills

Procurement/Purchasing

Data entry (10-key)

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

This position will be responsible for all aspects of inbound & outbound freight cost analysis, budgeting and control. Along with being responsible for analyzing and ordering inventory to supply our distribution centers.

• Prior Procurement/Purchasing experience required.
• Analyze and evaluate suggested order needs from our Supply Chain Planning software and confirm accuracy of order recommendations.
• Update forecasts based on new Programs and/or Product Placements.
• Analyze lead times for both Domestic and Imported products and make necessary adjustments.
• Maintain levels of inventory that maximize turns and limits overstock.
• Enter/Approve Purchase Orders for the procurement of inventory.
• Communicate with supplier ordering departments to ensure receipt and accuracy of PO's
• Work with our suppliers to ensure PO's are running on schedule
• Responsible for building orders based on supplier or carrier requirements.
• Communicate with Trade Marketing and all sales teams on arrivals of PO's
• Responsible for New Item setup and maintenance.
• Responsible for maintaining supplier product costs in our host system and informing Trade Marketing of product increases.
• Prior Procurement/Purchasing experience required.
• High school diploma required.
• College Degree preferred.
• Procurement/Purchasing experience required.
• Above average analytical and communication skills required.
• Must have intermediate computer skills to include, but not limited to Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Exel, Outlook, etc).
• 10-Key Data Entry experience preferred.
• Know
• Familiar with Inventory Management and Warehousing terms.
• Import/Export experience preferred.
• Knowledge of LTL/Long Haul/Rail transportation preferred.
• Must have ability to communicate effectively both written and oral.
• Must be able to react quickly to rapidly changing stock levels and sales trends.
• Must be able to pass background checks (i.e. police backgrounds, reference checks…)
• Drug Free Workplace.
• EOE.
• Benefits Include
• Group Health and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays (7 per year)
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Non-smoking work environment
• Drug-Free Workplace
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• benefits subject to eligibility requirements