D&B Supply

Purchasing Assistant (Full Time)


PayCompetitive
LocationCaldwell/Idaho
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 101679

      Job Details

      Job Location: Main Office - Caldwell, ID
      Position Type: Full Time
      Salary Range: Undisclosed

      Description

      Who We Are

      We are a leading farm and ranch lifestyle retailer headquartered in the Caldwell, Idaho area with stores in Idaho and Oregon. We are passionate about our customers in providing products to enhance their lifestyle and experience. Whether they have a 100-acre ranch or a small garden in their backyard, we take pride in providing them with solutions for their needs. We carry a large depth of product categories allowing us to best serve our customers. In our stores you will find products from pet food and supplies, power tools and accessories, to lawn and garden and almost everything in between. D&B Supply is a company built to serve those that live and love the northwest, including ranchers, farmers, and suburbanites who feel a real connection to the land, their animals, and the outdoors.

      This is a Full Time position.

      Assists buying team members by entering and processing data for the selection and procurement of merchandise, which supports overall company sales volume, gross margin and turnover objectives.

      Essential Functions/Duties:

      • Learn and fully utilize available technology to maximize job efficiency including vendor B2B information sites to access UPC codes, place orders, etc.

      • Maintain system data related to new vendors, SKU’s, min/max, special orders and pricing.

      • Work directly with buyers in providing clerical support regarding system and product information.

      • Ensure timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication and follow-up with the vendor, distribution center and store locations.

      • Research and maintain information regarding price and specifications, from vendors, catalogs and the Internet for new and existing product.

      • Maintain show specials in the computer system adjusting discounts, pricing and terms.

      • Maintain replenishment system for standard merchandise on a weekly basis.

      • Communicate daily (via phone, email and Teams chat) with stores and other internal personnel in resolving issues regarding new product lines, special order capabilities, pricing, advertising and delivery of merchandise.

      • Other duties pertaining to the procurement of products, goods or services as assigned by area manager/director.

      Qualifications


      Required Knowledge and Skills: Requires excellent written and oral communication skills along with strong analytical, organizational and computer skills. Must be very proficient with 10 key and word processing ability to manage heavy data entry duties.

      Required Experience: At least 2 years experience in an office, accounting, purchasing or data entry environment preferred, not required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and/or other analytical spreadsheet tools, inventory management, pricing and review, and freight, is required.

      Required Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent; Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field; or equivalent experience preferred, not required.

      Other Requirements: Must be able to spend many hours a day working at a computer, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and lift up to 45 lbs (most items will be less 1-5 lb range).

  • About the company

      D&B Supply Western Homes and Families We Supply The Country Lifestyle Farm and Ranch and Lawn and Garden