Purchasing Assistant

FULL TIME HELP WANTED IN THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT AT MIDTOWN COMICS WAREHOUSE IN NEW HYDE PARK, LONG ISLAND. Who wants to join the mighty Midtown Comics team in New Hyde Park? We are currently looking for a Full Time Purchasing Assistant for our Purchasing Department. Could that person be you? Read on to see if you are qualified! Midtown Comics first opened its doors in 1997 and since then, we have grown into the leading comic book retailer in the U.S. with our online store, three landmark locations in New York City: Times Square, Grand Central and Downtown plus our outlet shop in Astoria! What You'll Do Foster open dialogue with vendors, internal departments, and field operations. Make informed purchasing suggestions by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. Oversee all phases of inventory movements, including ordering, re-ordering, and transfers. Maintain inventory according to stated levels. Ensure purchasing information is updated across multiple vendors- pricing, unit of purchase, etc. Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and trace undelivered goods. File necessary reports for any goods that arrive as damages or in the incorrect quantities. Identify and cultivate new trends and product lines in the market place. Perform manual labor warehouse duties as required. Skills needed Relevant experience in purchasing, inventory, and cost reduction systems and methods. Excellent interpersonal skills, communicating frequently and effectively. Able to work independently on assigned activities or as part of a structured team as required. Ability to simplify and communicate complex data and information. Demonstrated calculating and budget planning skills. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. What we offer Health Insurance Disability Insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Employee Discount Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Experience: Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Preferred) Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred) Microsoft Powerpoint: 2 years (Preferred) Microsoft Word: 2 years (Preferred) Heavy lifting: 2 years (Preferred) Purchasing Assistant: 1 year (Required) Toy & Pop Culture related merchandise: 1 year (Required) Ability to Commute: New Hyde Park, NY 11040 (Required) Work Location: In person

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