Mission Statement:
Edco is a world class supplier of branded jewelry and accessories to entertainment and destination companies globally.
Our customers rely on us to provide beautifully-designed, top-selling, cost-effective products in a worry-free experience.
We serve their needs through exceptional design creativity, an unyielding commitment to supply chain excellence, superior service and a relentless pursuit of efficiency.
Job Profile:
The Production & Purchasing Associate will provide support to the Purchasing Manager by ensuring all orders are received, correct and accurately input into the system, tracking production and providing proper shipping documentation to overseas vendors, and purchasing packaging and goods.
Primary Responsibilities:
It is expected that this position will be responsible for the following duties:
• Retrieve purchase orders from customer portal
o Review purchase orders to ensure the costs and information are accurate
o Note any cost discrepancies and assist in resolving these
o Email PO’s to Edco team
• Coordinate with team if POs need to be updated and request updates on customer portal
• Enter orders into Macola system (ERP) and log all orders into separate Excel tracking document
• Set up new items in system if needed (including kitting items with packaging)
o Update cross-reference database when new styles are added, information changes, etc.
• Place purchase orders for cards/packaging, labels and tickets to correct overseas vendor
o Maintain overstock of packaging items stored at overseas vendors
• Place purchase orders to correct overseas vendor for locally warehoused inventory
o Ensure each item has a current test report available
• Generate proper shipping labels (UCC, ASN and COC) and send to overseas vendor
• Email open Purchase Order Report (from customers) to owners weekly
• Email open orders (with overseas vendors) to owners weekly
Competencies:
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of the product
• Type 60+ wpm
• Proficient in 10-key data entry
Qualifications:
Required:
• High school diploma/GED required
• Purchasing Experience
• Data Entry Experience
• Excellent team working skills
Working Conditions:
The Production & Purchasing Associate will perform most tasks sitting at a desk for long periods of time.
There will be necessary communication with other employees/departments to exchange information.
Physical Demands:
The Production & Purchasing Associate will primarily sit for longer periods of time, but occasionally will have to walk to other departments to exchange information.
Typing by use of keyboard is essential and can cause a strain on the wrist.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job.
While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Edco does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.