<p>Magid offers a variety of benefits to our team members including:</p> <ul> <li>Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance </li><li>Bonus plan </li><li>401k retirement plan with company match </li><li>Company provided Profit Sharing </li><li>Participation in Magid Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy </li><li>9 Paid Holidays </li></ul> <p>Follow our social media to see how we make a difference and have fun!</p> <p>Website: www.magidglove.com</p> <p>Career site: https://www.magidglove.com/careers-in-safety</p> <p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MagidGlove</p> <p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magid-glove-&-safety/</p> <p>Magid Glove and Safety is a leading manufacturer and distributor of safety products and head-to-toe personal protective equipment (PPE). Over the last 79 years, Magid has developed numerous innovative products that have revolutionized the safety industry, and we have played a significant role in enhancing safety standards worldwide.</p> <p>Magid is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.</p> <p>The salary range for this position is $63,750 - $81,750. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training, geographic location, additional qualifications such as licensure or certifications, market factors, and responsibilities. #IND1</p> <p>What Matters at Magid? YOU do!</p> <p>"The number one key to growth is having good people and that's what has driven us at every stage of the game." - Greg Cohen, CEO</p> <p>At Magid, we're not just passionate about safety-we're passionate about people. As an industry leader, we've built an innovative and collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, ideas are valued, and personal and professional growth never stops.</p> <p>Reporting to the Manager Import Purchasing, the Import Purchasing Associate plays a critical support role within the Import Purchasing team by managing high-volume administrative, transactional, and coordination activities. This position is designed to streamline daily operations, improve data accuracy, and reduce workload for Buyers and Planners-allowing them to focus on strategic sourcing, vendor management, and inventory optimization.</p> <p>This role serves as a central hub for communication, system updates, and process execution to ensure operational efficiency and consistency across import purchasing activities.</p> <p>Essential Responsibilities:</p> <p>Communication & Inquiry Management</p> <ul> <li>Manage Import Buyer email inbox, acting as the first point of contact for internal inquiries </li><li>Respond to routine questions (e.g., ETA requests, order status updates) </li><li>Route complex or strategic inquiries to Buyers and Planners as needed </li><li>Reduce overall email volume and interruptions for Buyers and Planners </li></ul> <p>Order & System Maintenance</p> <ul> <li>Identify and resolve discrepancies in orders, inventory, and system data </li><li>Support maintenance of reports related to stock status and order tracking </li><li>Assist with ongoing data validation and cleanup initiatives </li><li>Update Purchase Order (PO) details including dates and pricing changes </li><li>Ensure PO quantities align with Host system and transaction sheets </li><li>Adjust Weighted Average (WA) when Safety Net are entered on work order styles </li><li>Maintain accuracy of system data across multiple platforms </li><li>Monitor non-stock styles with no inventory and proactively identify alternate product options </li><li>Perform SKU cleanup to maintain item accuracy and usability in systems </li><li>Manage overstock maintenance to ensure proper inventory classification </li><li>Update style stock status (Stock vs. Non-Stock) based on reporting and business rules </li></ul> <p>Logistics & Air Freight Coordination</p> <ul> <li>Manage air freight process, including: </li><li>Creating and preparing required forms </li><li>Coordinating weekly setup (e.g., Monday scheduling) </li><li>Requesting and tracking freight quotes from Logistics </li><li>Maintaining air freight tracking logs </li></ul> <p>Vendor & Compliance Support</p> <ul> <li>Support vendor scorecard distribution on a bi-annual basis </li><li>Assist with ASN (Advanced Shipping Notice) and Redbook error resolution </li><li>Ensure data integrity and vendor compliance through accurate system updates </li></ul> <p>Process Documentation & Continuous Improvement</p> <ul> <li>Create and update work instructions and process documentation </li><li>Support standardization of workflows to ensure consistency and efficiency </li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce manual effort </li><li>Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) </li><li>2+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or operations support preferred </li><li>Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel </li><li>Strong attention to detail and data accuracy </li><li>Excellent organizational and time management skills </li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment </li><li>Strong communication and problem-solving skills </li></ul>