935 Seafood Purchasing Assistant-Newark, NJ- Ruggiero Seafood Inc.

 Ruggiero Seafood Inc

474 Wilson Ave

Newark NJ, 07105

Job Description: Purchasing Assistant

Responsibilities:

1.       Forecast upcoming demand and manage inventory levels to ensure production continuity.

2.       Review all purchase orders for accuracy.

3.       Create purchase orders in Great Plains.

4.       Collaborate with VP and sales management to ensure the incoming products meet the company’s standards.

5.       Analyze and evaluate offers from suppliers to determine cost effective solutions.

6.       Maintain records of good ordered and received.

7.       Track and document when orders/materials are shipped and received into inventory.

8.       Maintain and update vendor information as necessary.

9.       Keep sales team informed of market changes and supply.

10.   Willingness to travel internationally.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education:

·  Associate degree in business administration, supply chain, or relevant field OR comparable work experience.

·  1 - 3 years of purchasing experience preferably within the seafood industry

·  Possesses strong negotiation skills.

·  Good verbal and written communications skills.

·  Capable of staying within a given budget.

·  Good math skills and is quickly able to calculate the cost of goods and services.

·  Must have exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

·  Additional language skills, bi-lingual or multi-lingual (preferred).

·  Software/Hardware:, internet, Adobe, Microsoft Office (with emphasis on Exel and Word) as well as varying specific company software platforms; computer (desk and laptop), phone, fax, copier, scanner, and other related office equipment (audio/video/media equipment).

TO APPLY-submit your resume to jim@fishjobs.com and note Job #935 in the subject line.