Purchasing & Data Entry Specialist I

UniFirst Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UniFirst Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Administrator I in Raleigh, NC. The role entails managing Direct Sales account purchases, performing data entry, and acting as a liaison to Customer Service. Candidates should have data entry experience and ideally one year in a purchasing environment. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and AS400 is necessary. The position offers a dynamic work environment and a focus on independent thinking and communication skills.

Qualifications

• One year working in a purchasing environment preferred.
• Data entry experience required.
• Basic Purchasing/Inventory Principles knowledge necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase orders for accuracy and back order information.
• Process daily open order lines for Direct Sales orders.
• Review past due vendor purchase order receipts.
• Confirm vendor shipments and receipts.
• Review vendor back-order reports and expedite when necessary.
• Investigate receiving discrepancies.
• Data entry of updated product status on open order lines.
• Process obsolete product order lines to be cancelled.
• Monitor department e-mail and all return communications.

Skills

Data Entry

Planning and Organization

Motivation

Prioritizing

Problem Identification and Solving

Analyzing Data

Tools

MS Word

Excel

MS Access

AS400

Job description

UniFirst Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Administrator I in Raleigh, NC. The role entails managing Direct Sales account purchases, performing data entry, and acting as a liaison to Customer Service. Candidates should have data entry experience and ideally one year in a purchasing environment. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and AS400 is necessary. The position offers a dynamic work environment and a focus on independent thinking and communication skills.