Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator

Tuffy's Pet Foods; Perham (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Wellness program discounts

KLN Clinic - free doctor visits

PTO 80 hours

7 paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Onsite financial advisors

Job summary

KLN Family Brands is seeking a Purchasing Assistant for our Perham, MN facility. You will assist the purchasing manager with procurement and inventory management for ingredients, materials, and packaging, ensuring alignment with quality specs.

This onsite role offers an hourly compensation range of $22.22–$26.82 plus a $1.22/hour sign-on bonus in year one, profit sharing after one year, PTO, holidays, wellness discounts, and access to company benefits and advisors.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic math and office equipment skills.
• Proficient in computer and Excel skills.
• Self-motivating and ability to work independently.
• Ability to focus while multitasking.
• Effective communication and listening skills.
• Ability to organize work effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Review and track demand for any potential shortages or delays of assigned materials.
• Place purchase orders and maintain appropriate criteria of all assigned materials.
• Coordinate load sizes and determine logistics.
• Assign and track logistics, including follow up as needed.
• Work with production team on potential timing or shortages.
• Work with Accounting/Production to resolve receiving discrepancies.
• Coordinate intercompany sales orders.
• Set up new inventory parts for assigned materials, including SPP, UPCs, etc.
• Request Supplier Approvals via the SAT for new materials.
• Update and change Estimate Material Costs and Supplier for Purchase Part pricing on purchased materials.
• Coordinate and issue Nor-Am transfer loads to Tuffy’s – Ingredients Only.
• Reconcile Nor-Am inventory monthly – Ingredients Only.

Skills

Mathematical ability

Independent work

Multitasking

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

KLN Family Brands is seeking a Purchasing Assistant for our Perham, MN facility. You will assist the purchasing manager with procurement and inventory management for ingredients, materials, and packaging, ensuring alignment with quality specs.

This onsite role offers an hourly compensation range of $22.22–$26.82 plus a $1.22/hour sign-on bonus in year one, profit sharing after one year, PTO, holidays, wellness discounts, and access to company benefits and advisors.