Place and receive purchase orders
Track open order status and monitor factory production schedules to ensure on-time delivery
Estimate cash flow requirements for inventory and communicate with Controller
Ensure all shipping and import documents are accurate, received and processed
Schedule deliveries of ocean containers to warehouse
Source new vendors for domestic and imported sales items and supplies
Negotiate best possible pricing for products, supplies, and services
Check invoices for accuracy before payment
Ensure and credits for defects/returns are applied to open invoices for products purchased
Assign and enter new item numbers and UPCS codes
Maintain item information accuracy in SP/GP
Ensure Direct Import customer routing instructions are followed
Estimate warehouse space requirements
Various projects under Mario and Danny's direction including selling obsolete equipment, making service appointments and research.