About GLS:
GLS is an established provider of time-critical package and freight shipping solutions that has been operating in more than 40 countries across Europe for over 30 years, generating annual revenue totaling well above $4 billion.
We have taken our unique but proven business model stateside, where we intend to shake up the market with a truly combined express parcel, premier less-than-truckload (LTL), dedicated, and freight brokerage offering that's faster and more flexible than our competitors'.
We passionately believe that our success depends on our customers' success, which informs the 'why' and 'how' of everything we do. At this pivotal stage in our growth journey, we are looking for like-minded individuals to help us build a new kind of logistics company...one that makes customers' lives easier and plays an active role in their achievements.
Does this sound like you? If so, please apply to join GLS and keep an eye out for future openings as we expand!
Position Summary:
The Jr Purchasing Agent reports to the Manager, Purchasing and Procurement and supports all company parcel and freight locations. Performs purchasing duties necessary to tactically plan and procure supplies, materials, equipment, PPE, goods, and services for all depot locations.
Essential Duties:
- Collect, reviews, and processes purchase orders and shipping documents to ensure accuracy.
- Places purchase orders for goods and services in support of the business plan.
- Expedites purchase orders as required.
- Prepping and schedule shipments out of consigned inventory.
- Work with Account Payables to resolve issues pertaining to purchase orders: receiving, invoicing discrepancies and timely closure of purchase orders.
- Maintain inventory standards.
- Experience in relationship management of outside services in areas of janitorial and safety.
- Ensures that service level agreements are being followed by our vendors.
- Maintain vendor relationships, analyze sales trends, and customer order patterns to forecast. future purchasing requirements.
- Negotiates improved pricing, product quality, and delivery.
- Coordinates with suppliers and internal customers regarding any supplier performance issues.
- Monitor suppliers' performance and ensures supply plans and standards are being met.
- Investigates and resolves receiving and payment issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills Requirement:
- Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Highly organized, Have ability to multi-task.
- Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Microsoft Dynamics GP experience is preferred, but not required.
Education and Experience Requirement:
- One year experience is buying/sourcing is preferred.
- Previous experience in a warehouse, supply chain, transportation, or logistics setting.
EEO Commitment:
General Logistics Systems US is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply to at GLS and we strive to select the best qualified applicant for each position in our organization. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. GLS complies with all laws and regulations relating to employment discrimination and is always committed to doing what's right.
