Purchasing Associate, Grand Forks

Purchasing Associate
Are you a data-driven, analytics guru who thrives on organization and attention-to-detail?
Are precision and problem solving a part of your personal mantra?
If so, do your best work with Acme Tools as a Purchasing Associate!
Acme Tools was founded as Acme Electric Motor in **** and continues to be a family-owned operation with thirteen locations and over 560 (and growing!) team Acme members across North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa.
In ****, Tool Crib of the North, Acme's catalog and internet division, was acquired by Amazon.com.
After rebranding as Acme Tools, we are now one of the premier retailers of tools and equipment online within the United States.
As a family-owned operation, we are employee centric, family-friendly, community involved, and growth minded.
You'll Enjoy Our:
Work-Life Balance
Professional Development Training
Competitive Pay & Annual Performance-Based Increase Opportunities
Generous PTO plan that starts accruing on day 1!
Paid Holidays we are closed the 6 major holidays of the year
Maternity Leave (partially paid through company paid short-term disability!)
Work environment where everyone strives to do their best work and can see their impact on the company
Community Involvement Opportunities
Generous Employee Discounts
We Also Provide:
Various Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans to Fit Any Lifestyle & Family
Supplemental Health Insurance Add-On Programs
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
100% Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Program & Company Matching
100% Company Paid Life Insurance
What You'll Take Ownership Of:
Assisting the Purchasing team by running and analyzing reports related to inventory, sales, clearances, and vendor promotions
Helping to ensure proper inventory levels at our 10 brick-and-mortar store, Distribution Center, and eCommerce store by generating inventory reports, out-of-stock items, and dead inventory
Tracking promotions such as free good with purchase, BOGOs, and other promo pricing
Keeping an updated report of missing purchase orders
Making adjustments within inventory management in ERP system
Keeping an updated list of store transfers and vendor returns
Helping to gather sales, pricing, and other data for vendors
Assist in setting up new items and maintaining current items within inventory tracking system
Routine emailing, report generating, filing, faxing, and organization of purchasing digital file and paperwork
Communicating with Purchasing Manager, Buyers, and Associate Buyers to ensure success of the department and profitability of our operations
Other related tasks as assigned
Need-To-Haves:
Associate's degree or equivalent experience
Knowledge of inventory management principles
Excellent communication skills
Strong technology aptitude, including proficiency with report-generation and MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel
Strengths in attention to detail, problem solving, analyzing data
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift 15 lbs.
periodically
Employment offers are contingent on drug-screen and background check.
Acme Tools is an equal opportunity employer.
This position is required to work in office in Grand Forks, ND.