Buyer Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

S&W Wholesale Foods is Louisiana’s leading independent food service supplier and is on the Move. We are looking for a Buyer Assistant to join our team! This position exists to maintain accurate product information, provide analytical reporting and assist buyers in day to day activities included but not limited to supplier ordering when necessary.

What you’ll do:

• Support Buyers with daily activities, including purchase order placement, pricing verification and order confirmations
• Preparing Reports and Data Analytics
• New Item Setup
• GTIN Database Monitoring
• Evaluating Products and suppliers according to Key Business Criteria
• Conduct Item Verification
• Perform supplier ordering, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• High-level proficiency in computer applications and systems including Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excel skills: Handling lookups, filtering and basic logic.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly (written and verbal) and in an engaging manner with colleagues of various levels of experience and management.
• Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills

Education and Experience:

• 1-2 years of college experience or 1-2 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing or a related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Preferred)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Location and Schedule

• On-site (Monday - Friday)
• 9am - 5pm (1 hour lunch)

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Birthday Holiday!
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Discounts
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Referral Program

S&W Wholesale Foods, LLC committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees. All employment decisions are made based on business needs and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, family medical history or genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, family or parental status, or any other status protected by law.

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