Sales and Purchasing Clerk

Job Title: Sales and Purchasing Clerk Plant/Division: FPD Upper Date Posted: 11/29/2023 Shift: 1st Shift Salary Non-Exempt PRIMARY FUNCTION: To provide manufacturing with technical assistance in the production of a quality product at a reasonable cost through the monitoring of daily operations for conformance of standard practice, including keeping process controls within required specifications.
Maintain processes and troubleshoot problems to ensure the highest level of efficiency.
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE  As with each role within Archem America, everyone is responsible to strive towards a safe, healthy, and clean working environment.
 Promote effective communications to our external and internal customers ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS-SALES  Set-up and maintain new customer and part number information in our corporate systems (Glovia, ICaras)  Input price changes into our corporate systems (Glovia, ICaras)  Create and report weekly sales reports based on customer forecast and ordering information.
 Support creation and completion of customer new model sample orders.
 Complete customer surveys as required.
Such as minority sourcing, USMCA and similar reports ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS-PURCHASING  Set-up and maintain new supplier information in our corporate systems (Glovia)  Update and maintain approved supplier documents such as ISO certifications, and contact lists.
 Work with engineering and quality to maintain part revision information in corporate system  Monitor the status of purchase requisitions and orders, and help resolve any errors that my cause delays in delivery or completion of the order.
OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  Work alongside other departments to promote good communication and a problem-solving culture.
Keep information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
OTHER DUTIES  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
COMPETENCIES 1.
Customer Service 2.
Organizational and analytical skills 3.
Written and verbal communication 4.
Problem solving and attention to detail WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional office environment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; talk and hear.
Participate in video conference meetings on occasion.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK This is a full-time position It is expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Standard work times are Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
However, must be flexible with hours and days to accommodate business needs REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  GED with previous office work experience  1 year in sales or purchasing experience  Proficient with Microsoft Office and business management software such as Glovia PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  2-Year degree in business or related field.
 1+ years sales or purchasing experience *AAP/EEO Statement* Archem America, Inc.
is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Supplemental pay types: * Bonus opportunities Ability to commute/relocate: * Upper Sandusky, OH 43351: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: * Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person