United States Bakery All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. US Bakery requests priority referrals of Protected Veterans for this job opening, and all other externally posted company employment opportunities. Purchasing Support Clerk Job Category: Purchasing Requisition Number: PURCH001543 Posted: Sep 13, 2024 Full-Time Vancouver, WA 98661, USA Job Details

Description

Are you 'bread' for success?

Come make $ dough $ with us!

Franz Family Bakery was founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest and has become one of country's most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked products, marketed under a wide range of premium labels, all made with quality ingredients and a superior baking process. We employ over 4,000 employees and distribute our products in Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Take your career to the next level and join our exciting team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits including:

• Competitive Wages: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
• Comprehensive Healthcare
  • 100% employer paid medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and qualifying dependents
• Generous Holiday and Vacation
• 401k and Profit Sharing Plan
• Grown and Development Opportunities
• Discount Franz Products

The primary responsibility of the Purchasing Replenishment Clerk is to coordinate raw materials to the bakeries. Interact across the multiple departments of Manufacturing, Receiving, Sales, Compliance and Operations to ensure materials are available for planned production. To maintain proper inventory and communicate to suppliers based on demands.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Review forecast and inventory, determine delivery dates, and place purchase orders with suppliers.
• Reviews inventory levels on a weekly basis and adjusts as needed.
• Performs necessary changes to maintain accuracy of essential information such as pricing, pallet quantities, unit of measure, etc.
• Maintain all necessary files for replenishment i.e. bags, ingredients, packaging, etc.
• Maintain off-site bulk orders.
• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships, including suppliers.
• Adhere to and follow the Company's Core Values.
• Update ingredients and packaging components.
• Maintain system master data, including but not limited to pricing, units of measure, vendors, ordering parameters (minimums/multiples).
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by Purchasing Managers.

Minimum Education/Experience

• Preferred 2 years administrative work experience, in purchasing and inventory management.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED, some college preferred.

Critical Skills and Expertise

Knowledge and proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and other Windows based programs, including Outlook. Experience with ERP/MRP system desirable; Microsoft NAV preferred.

Advanced Excel Skills preferred with proficiency in functions and formulas (i.e. VLOOKUP, pivot tables, SUMIF formulas).

Basic understanding of purchasing principles and general accounting procedures and rules.

Knowledge of problem-solving techniques, researching, and determining the most appropriate course of action and best resolution.

Demonstrate the ability to communicate and apply broad computer technology