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Why Choose Us?Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.Our Sustainability CommitmentThe Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.How You'll Perform the Role• Initiates and creates purchase orders by comparing items on hand to requirements.• Verifies and inventories stock.• Schedules deliveries and pickups.• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtains recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtains approval from appropriate department.• Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitors and expedites orders.• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with supplier• Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by managementWhat We Need From You• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience.• Reading, writing and basic math skills.• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.• Must be able to problem-solve.• Must be able to effectively communicate with other employees, management and customers.• Prior purchasing and inventory experience preferred.• Self-managing with excellent organization, time management and attention to detail skills.• 2+ years of prior experience in a warehouse/distribution environment.What You'll Get From UsBenefitsWith safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.Community EngagementAt Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.Training and DevelopmentWe offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.Job Reference: US03373