Purchasing Assistant at Shades of Light,LLC – Midlothian, Virginia
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About This Position
Reporting To: Purchasing & Inventory Manager
Schedule: Monday - Friday / 9:00am - 5:00pm
Company Overview
Shades of Light is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce brands in the $800 billion home furnishings market. We strive to inspire our customers to distinguish their unique style with a highly curated selection of hand-picked and exclusive designs. Shades of Light started from humble beginnings in 1986 as a small, single retail location in historic Richmond, Virginia selling unique, high-style lighting designs. Since that time, the company has grown to become a national, multi-channel retailer of lighting and other home decor products, including rugs, furniture, mirrors, fans and wall decor. True to its heritage though, the company has remained singularly focus on its curated collection of high-style products and unique lighting designs, many of which are produced in-house by the company’s own staff of highly trained artisans.
Job Summary
Shades of Light is looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join the Purchasing and Inventory Department. This position comes with a large amounts of data entry, ability to analyze and action data, effectively communicate with a wide variety individuals, and operates with the highest amount of attention to detail.
Job Requirements/Expectations:
- Assist in development of purchase orders
- Monitoring stock levels and identifying purchasing needs in accordance with Min / Max requirements.
- Tracking placed orders and update internal databases with order details and most accurate ETA.
- Communicating with suppliers regarding pricing, product availability, and delivery schedules.
- Evaluating vendor discount offers and partnering with the Buying team for best purchase options to maximize on discount opportunities.
- Maintaining accurate records of Purchasing invoices and terms and conditions contracts.
- Ordering all necessary supplies for the office and maintain records the same.
- Assisting with the resolution of invoice discrepancies and disputes.
- Preparing and maintaining purchasing reports for review by management.
- Other tasks assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- 1-2 years related experience or relative educational background preferred
- Good understanding of supply chain procedures
- 2+ years office experience
- 2+ years in data entry
- Ability communicate effectively to internal and external clients
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Familiarity with computer technology and Microsoft Excel
- Ability to collaborate with team working in a team centered environment
- Experience with vendor management software a plus
- Knowledge of SAP Business One ERP a plus
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Midlothian, Virginia, 23113, United States region.