Position OverviewTerryberry's Purchasing Assistant is a well-organized, energetic professional expected to carry out essential day-to-day tasks that keep our supply chain running smoothly. The successful candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a high attention to detail, and can cross-train within the department.This individual will contribute to the department's continuous improvement journey and share ideas openly. The Purchasing Assistant will work with the Purchasing Department to document and develop Standard Operating Procedures that enhance our operational efficiency.Responsibilities- Respond to and investigate internal and external supply chain inquiries in a timely manner- Interact with Sales, Accounting, Customer Service, and all departments throughout the organization- Create, manage, and send purchase orders using multiple systems- Communicate with manufacturing on receipts, damages, inventory adjustments, and enter claims- Process product returns by engaging vendors for RMAs- Run reports and manage open purchase orders for accuracy- Communicate and process order changes and approvals- Work with Buyers on domestic and international supply chain issues- Process vendor invoices and credits to the appropriate groups- Complete data entry for processing and maintaining recordsSkills & Experience- 2-5 years' experience in a business supply chain environment required- Ability to critically think with a high comfort level working in multiple systems- Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced environment- Strong attention to detail and highly organized- Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks with the capacity to quickly prioritize and re-prioritize- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook- Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills- Experience with Salesforce (CRM), Syspro (ERP), or SAP Concur (Accounting Management) is a plus- Strong self-motivation, initiative, critical thinking, and results-oriented mindset- Prior experience with process mapping is a plusHow to Apply: Email your resume to: careers@terryberry.com