Job Description

Job Location: Middlebury - Middlebury, IN 46540
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Purchasing - ProcurementPURCHASING/INVENTORY ADMIN
We're not just a bakery; we're a family built on tradition and a passion for crafting exceptional baked goods. Our story began in 2001, with a young Amish couple selling delicious family-recipe treats from their front porch. Since then, we've grown but never forgotten our roots. We still believe in doing things the "old-fashioned way," with a commitment to quality and a personal touch in every item we bake.
Our success is a testament to our dedicated team and the core values we hold dear:
Integrity - Teamwork – Respect - Stewardship - Continuous Improvement
If you're looking for a place where tradition meets opportunity and where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love for you to join us.
Job

Summary:
The Purchasing/Inventory Admin will oversee the purchasing and inventory control departments and manage the company's materials inventory.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Purchases supplies, materials, and parts for the company.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability; directs purchasing programs accordingly.
- Develops and maintains inventory databases for supplies and materials used.
- Negotiates and completes contracts with vendors for optimal cost and delivery times.
- Reviews purchase orders and contracts for compliance with company and departmental policies.
- Collaborates with production, customer service, and logistics departments to maximize efficiency in the purchasing and inventory control department.
- Communicates with supplies to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale.
- Helps and implement policies and procedures related to purchasing and inventory control with a goal to maximize efficiency and optimize workflow.
- Manage Wholesale
- Manage Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Manage ERP (Flexibake) System
- Backup to Admin Assistant
- Manage Label Creation
- Performs other duties as assigned.

QualificationsRequired Skills/Abilities:
•    Proven negotiation skills.
•    Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
•    Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customers.
•    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•    Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others.
•    Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, as well as inventory software.
Education and

Experience:
•    High School Diploma or equivalent required.
•    College education is preferred.
•    At least five years of buying or purchasing experience required.
Physical Requirements:
•    Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
•    Ability to stand and move throughout the plant for extended periods.
•    Capability to perform physical activities, including lifting to 50 lbs. unassisted, bending, climbing, standing, and walking.
•    Adequate visual and auditory acuity.
NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.