Purchasing Assistant
| Category: | Clerical - Other |
| Location: | Jackson , MI 49201 |
| Pay: | $20.00 Hourly |
| Posted: | 2 days ago |
| Status: | Open |
Description
Purchasing Assistant
Purchasing Assistant needed for a manufacturing company in Jackson, MI. Paying $20-$25/hr based on experience.
What's in it for you?
Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:
- Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
- Holiday Pay
- Teladoc (online care)
- Referral Bonus Incentive
- Weekly Pay
- 401k
- And More!
Purchasing Assistant Details:
Temp-to-Hire position- $
20.00 to $ 25.00 / hour Full Time work availableFirst Shift ( Monday throughFriday from 06:00am to04:30pm )
- The Manufacturing Planner will oversee the planning, scheduling, and coordination of production activities to meet customer demands while ensuring efficient use of resources, labor, and materials. This role involves analyzing production schedules, managing inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers, and working cross?functionally to maintain operational excellence.
- Prepare customer orders for production. Enter and maintain orders in ERP manufacturing system.
- When necessary, coordinate with customer purchasing to adjust delivery dates to maintain on time delivery performance.
- Place orders for raw materials (barstock, castings, forgings, etc.) and outside processing to support orders.
- Work closely with Manufacturing Supervision to monitor shop floor progress.
- Reporting and Analysis.
- Compliance & Quality.
Purchasing Assistant Qualifications:
- Computer literate (Excel, Word, etc) – Position requires proficiency in Excel
- Clear understanding of small business accounting practices
- Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in production plans and inventory levels.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work independently
- ERP/Scheduling Tools Knowledge: Familiarity with ERP systems (E2, Proshop, etc.) and production planning tools.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Associates Degree (or equivalent experience)
- 5 years previous experience in Purchasing and/or Materials Management
- Applicant may be subject to a background check
*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.
Our commitment to you: to be Kind, Helpful, Respectful, Honest and Committed To Finding You Work.
How to Apply:
Visit, email, call, or text us today! Walk-ins are welcome! Feel free to apply online at www.elwoodjobs.com!
Hillsdale, MI
3232 W Carleton Road
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0440
hillsdale.mi@elwoodstaffing.com
Qualifications
*See above for qualifications
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