PARTS PURCHASING AGENT / ASSISTANT

Job Description

Job Description

PARTS PURCHASING AGENT / ASSISTANT

Acme Truck Brake & Supply is an Employee Owned and Operated truck parts store / warehouse located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. We are a fast moving, fast growing company supplying truck parts and machine shop service to Chicago and its suburbs. We are looking for a full time Parts Purchasing Agent / Assistant meeting the following requirements.

Position Summary / Responsibilities

• Assist in Daily Inventory Control
• Placing Stock Orders with Select Vendors Based on Reorder Points
• Price Modifications, Ensuring Pricing is Correct with all Vendors
• Report Shortages and Damaged Shipments
• Contact Vendors for Credits
• Communicate Effectively in Person, by Phone or via Email, with all Store Associates, Management and Suppliers
• Keep Track of Backorders and Follow up on them
• Notify Inside Sales Personnel when Parts are Backordered.
• Participate in Inventory Cycle Counts
• Work to Continuously Improve Purchase Ordering Process
• Perform other Duties as Assigned by Management

Experience / Skills

• Purchasing Experience Preferred, but will Train
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Strong Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Ability to Manage Multiple Projects
• Excellent Negotiation and Decision Making Skills
• Critical Thinker with Creative Approach to Solving Business Problems as they Arise

Physical Demands

• Must be able to Lift and Carry Merchandise up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to Walk up Stairs

Education

• High School Diploma / GED Required

The hours for the Parts Purchasing Agent / Assistant are Monday thru Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. The Pay scale is $25 - $28 / hr, depending on experience.

Acme's benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, accident insurances, a retirement plan, paid time off - holidays, vacation, sick and personal days.

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We are a truck parts store/warehouse headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. We are a fast moving, fast growing company supplying truck and trailer parts and machine shop service to Chicago and its suburbs

Company Description

We are a truck parts store/warehouse headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. We are a fast moving, fast growing company supplying truck and trailer parts and machine shop service to Chicago and its suburbs