Worked at Groupon for 5 years - very experienced.
• Prepare proforma orders and costings as advised by buyer/planner
• Place approved orders with supplier, ensure all necessary paperwork received and processed as per company requirement
• Stipulate and manage any specific order requirements as instructed by the buyer • Liaise with suppliers re: sample requirements, and manage accordingly
• Track orders with suppliers weekly to ensure that production on schedule as per order • Be aware of any changes re
pricing, costing, delivery dates and report to buyer accordingly
• Responsible for updating the Purchasing Plan so that at all times an accurate overview of order status is available
• Establish and maintain good supplier relationships, keeping them informed of supplier policy and any changes thereto
• Handle damages and credit requests with supplier and notify accounts of pending credits/payments • Price label/barcode management – processing of on in-house system, management with suppliers • Updating of shipment statuses on in-house system
• Landed costing processing and reporting to buyer/manager • Generation of product releases to go out to the business
• Update buyers master files continually with new orders/product releases • Assist in buying review processes
• Assist retail stores in processing of custom orders, stock queries, planning etc