Purchasing Associate

Purchasing AssociateAdairsville, Georgia, United StatesAbout the JobEssential Duties & Responsibilities:Order placement for raw/sub materials & manage shipping, storage and expected time arrivalCompare the cost & negotiate price with vendors and other chargesConfer and correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and nonconformance specificationContact carrier representative to make arrangements and to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materialsDetermine shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and ratesExamine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipmentPrepare documents, such as work orders, bill of lading, international documents and shipping orders to route materialsRecord shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, and recordkeeping purposesRequisition stocks, materials, supplies or equipments & manage inventories and suppliesContact point for product certification institutes including NSF, GEI, etc.Manage outsourced warehouse (NOTS) including inventory management, schedule deliveriesParticipate in monthly closing activities including physical inventory check, data entry, administrative tasks, analytic reports reflecting manufacturing cost, inventory amount, sales record, etc.Effectively communicate both written and verbal language skills in Korean and English. Must be able to negotiate, report and purchase from US and foreign vendorsRequirementsQualifications: Listed below are the minimum and/or desired qualifications of the position including education, work experience and knowledge & skills that are required to perform satisfactorily in the position:Education and Work Experience:At least 1 Years of experience in related fieldUndergraduate degree in business or related field preferred but not required.Experience with ERP/SAP is preferredOther relevant experience will be considered. (Chemical / Raw Material Purchasing Background)Knowledge and Skills:Computer and MS Office skillsExcel skills (Pivot table, V-Lookup,..)Basic knowledge of economics and accounting MathematicsComplex problem solving & Critical thinkingJudgment and decision makingManagement of Financial resourcesTime managementIntermediate CommunicationPhysical Demands:Position requires sitting at a desk working on a computer for at least 2/3 of time.Position requires minimal lifting up to 25 lbs.Position requires regular and reliable attendance.Position requires domestic/international travel up to 10% of time.