Purchasing Associate

J.W. Pepper was founded in 1876 and is the world’s largest retailer of sheet music, with a particular focus on the K12 education market, offering over 1.2 million products on our website from over 1,000 suppliers. The company is headquartered in Exton, PA with large distribution facilities in Atlanta, GA, and Salt Lake City, UT.

Our Mission:

Pepper primarily serves people who direct music programs in schools, churches and community groups and it is our goal to thrill them with our service throughout their career. Our regional sales activities must be of value to our customers, matching the enormous passion the customers have for bringing music to their communities.

Responsibilities:

This is a staff position in the Inventory Management department of J.W. Pepper & Son, the leading retailer of educational and sacred print music in the U.S.

You will be part of a team of buyers, sharing all department responsibilities and functions. You will be responsible for ordering and tracking inventory, planning and maintaining inventory levels and balance, and nurturing relationships with suppliers. The team also works closely with other departments, including the sales and marketing departments, the two distribution centers, and the customer contact center to help provide excellent service for our customers.

• Process purchase orders to Suppliers daily
• Assist other departments with questions about inventory
• Communicate with suppliers about open and problem purchase orders
• Assist in the forecasting and planning processes
• Assist with data entry
• Maintain high standard of professionalism in dealings with suppliers and colleagues, including:
  • Superior written and oral communication via email, phone, web meeting software, and in-person
  • Professional appearance
  • Courteous and helpful demeanor
  • Adheres to company attendance and other policies
• Participate in company training and meetings to stay current on professional requirements, including weekly staff meetings and regular meetings with your supervisor.

Requirements

• Must be able to work from the Exton, PA Office
• High level of professionalism and ethics
• Commitment to a team approach
• Strong PC skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook; knowledge of advanced Excel functions preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• A fanatical attention to detail
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required; some college or college degree preferred – substantial, applicable experience can be substituted for some college and / or college degree
• Some music background preferred

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision Benefits available
• Paid holidays and vacation following company schedule.
• 401K during enrollment period

Hourly wage is $19.00

J.W. Pepper & Son provides equal employment opportunity for everyone regardless of age, sex, color, race, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, veteran status, disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, or other classifications protected
by applicable federal, state or local law.