Purchasing Assistant

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA rewards up to $3,000

401(k) matching up to 10%

Earned Wage Access

Job summary

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to maintain supply inventories and purchasing records while coordinating with vendors. The role supports policy adherence and ensures accurate invoicing for goods and services.

Day-to-day duties include evaluating inventories, processing orders, and reconciling discrepancies across documents. A valid US driver’s license is required, and English is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of related work experience is required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license is required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English is required.
• Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.

Responsibilities

• Receives orders from locations and sources.
• Evaluates product inventories and compares them to the sales history.
• Determines whether the transfer of product should be done in-house or purchased externally.
• Coordinates the transfer and purchase of products with locations, vendors and trucking companies.
• Places orders for products as directed by leader.
• Determines which vendor brands should be purchased when product is available.
• Monitors location purchase requests.
• Reconciles and resolves discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, receiving reports and credit memos.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is expected.

Skills

English language

Spanish language

Time management

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years related work experience

Tools

Oracle

Discoverer

Agvance Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is an innovator and service provider for agricultural and professional markets in the United States and around the world. We are one of America's only retailers and distributors with expertise in formulation, research and development, precision technology, data solutions, professional application and manufacturing. For nearly 70 years our people have been driven to provide sustainable solutions that help feed, clothe and fuel the world. With over 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees we rank among the top agricultural service companies in volume and sales of agricultural products and services.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Purchasing Assistant helps maintain supply inventory levels and purchasing records and works with vendors to reconcile any issues with orders. In addition to learning company purchasing policies and procedures, this position maintains supply inventory levels required for effective company operation and conducts regular price comparisons to ensure the company is always invoiced appropriately.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Receives orders from locations and sources.
• Evaluates product inventories and compares them to the sales history.
• Determines whether the transfer of product should be done in-house or purchased externally.
• Coordinates the transfer and purchase of products with locations, vendors and trucking companies.
• Places orders for products as directed by leader.
• Determines which vendor brands should be purchased when product is available.
• Monitors location purchase requests.
• Reconciles and resolves discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, receiving reports and credit memos.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is expected.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of related work experience is required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency with Oracle, Discoverer and/or Agvance Systems is preferred.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required and must meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a busy environment.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

The work environment for this position is that of a typical office environment where the noise level is mostly quiet. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit. You may be occasionally required to lift or move up to 10 pounds.

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
• Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
• Employees are eligible for paid time-of and holiday pay.
• This position is eligible for overtime pay.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helencareers.com/benefits.

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.