Company & Culture:

At GT’s Living Foods, LLC, we’ve stayed true to the authentic brewing process for over 25 years. Our #1 selling Kombucha is raw, organic, naturally effervescent, and handcrafted in small batches – always cultured, never compromised. We’re proud to remain a family-owned & operated company. As our GT’s family continues to grow, we are deeply humbled and sincerely grateful for every moment of this journey with you.

Requirements:

• Experience: Seeking 1-3 years of job-related experience
• Experience working in Logistics (preferred)
• Familiarity with ERP system, such as D365 (preferred)

Job Description:

The Purchasing Coordinator performs all duties related to purchase order entry and post- entry supply chain tracking. This role is an integral member of the Purchasing team handling many of the day-to-day purchase orders within the department.

• The Purchasing Coordinator interacts with suppliers, both foreign and domestic, to maintain pricing and delivery scheduling.
• Interacts with internal personnel as a liaison between supply orders and demand orders.
• Responsible for the accurate entry, proofing, maintenance and submission of purchase orders based on customer demand, stock replenishment, and management direction.
• Responsible for the accurate entry, proofing and maintenance of supplier container shipments.
• Maintains superior level of accuracy while creating and verifying purchase order information including proper product costing, shipping instructions, etc.
• Coordinates order status report submissions from suppliers.
• Works on pickups, deliveries and transfers.
• Resolves changes and discrepancies, and updates purchase order information accordingly.
• Reviews routine purchase orders and expedites orders accordingly.
• Directly communicates professionally and courteously with suppliers in relation to order processing as required to resolve issues and receive order acknowledgements.
• Reviews and resolves supplier invoice discrepancies.
• Electronically files all order documents and attaches to appropriate system locations per document management system.
• Updates and maintains files, including supplier price lists.
• Maintains stock levels of supplies and makes Maintenance, Repair and Operating purchases.
• Supports Buyers with various issues and special projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Prior experience in purchasing, buying and/or procurement, preferably in the food and beverage industry
• Basic knowledge and understanding of operating regulations/requirements in purchasing field
• Must be able to multi-task in fast-paced sometimes pressured situations
• Able to set and meet multiple and simultaneous deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to be an effective team player
• Attention to detail; passion for accuracy and granular details

GT’s Employee Experience (Benefits/Perks):

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD Life & Disability
• 401K with Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on the amazing GT’s product line
• Corporate Discounts with our partners thru LifeMart (concert & sporting event tickets, cell phone service, gifts, restaurants, hotels, gyms, childcare, and more!)
• Others: on-site corporate gym, food trucks every weekday, and quarterly employee appreciation events

Job Details:

• Work Hours: Business
• Work Attire: Must wear proper PPE. Use good judgment, keeping in mind the nature of their work, their own safety and the safety of others.

GT's Living Foods, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

In order to maintain a safe work environment, employees will be required to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination on their first day of employment. All religious, medical or other requests for exemption will be considered on a case-by-case basis during an interactive process with Human Resources.