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• Maintain a calculated, desired level of division inventory necessary to service specific customer base, while managing and improving overall company inventory levels.
• Quickly process non-stock orders, ensuring timely and precise delivery of goods to customers and negotiating lead time when necessary.
• Provide merchandising support and recommendations to the sales team, with knowledge base derived from communication with suppliers and informative sales meetings.
• Work out agreements with suppliers, such as when products will be delivered, pricing, and payment terms.
• Meet with staff and suppliers to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
• Maintain and review data records and information to find inaccuracies and proceed with corrective action.
• Work with the management team and contribute to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies, and practices.
• All other tasks as directed by leadership.

• College degree or diploma with equivalent experience.
• Relevant Purchasing experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP software, specifically Infor.
• Basic knowledge of supply chain management in a warehouse environment.
• Close attention to detail.
• Excellent Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis in Outlook and Excel.
• Driven to improve and streamline existing processes, while introducing new, necessary ones.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
• Excellent communication skills, open to direction and collaborative work style with commitment to get the job done.

• Customer Focused
• Business Acumen
• Planning and organizing skills
• Effective communication
• Ability to manage time and prioritize
• Process driven
• Quickly resolve discrepancies
• Dedicated, conscientious, trustworthy
• Critical thinking skills

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical Insurance including Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Telemedicine
• 401k Savings and Matching

• Position works within an office and warehouse environment.

ABOUT ATHENS

Our company supports employee’s growth through unique opportunities, a team focus, and competitive benefits. Athens Paper is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and proud supporter of workplace diversity.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Purchasing: 1 year (Required)
• Infor Software: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Nashville, TN 37210 (Required)

Work Location: In person