Purchasing & Inventory

Exciting opportunities await you at Barrett Petfood in Brainerd, MN, as we seek a Full Time Purchasing & Inventory specialist. This onsite role not only allows you to be part of a dynamic supply chain team but also empowers you to tackle procurement challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll engage in innovative problem-solving, ensuring efficient inventory management while maintaining our commitment to customer-centricity.

Collaborate closely with passionate colleagues in a fun and high-performance culture that rewards integrity and safety. With a competitive pay range of $20-$25 per hour, this position offers a chance to grow your skills in purchasing and procurement, enhancing your career in the thriving pet food industry. Join us in making a difference and contribute to a supply chain that puts the customer first.

As a team member you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, and Employee Discounts. Embrace the excitement and apply today!

As a Full Time Purchasing & Inventory specialist at Barrett Petfood in Brainerd, MN, you will play a crucial role in managing our supply chain operations. This position involves daily collaboration with vendors to ensure smooth procurement processes while overseeing accurate inventory management. You will work extensively on the computer, utilizing various software tools to track purchasing orders and inventory levels. In addition, effective communication will be key, as you'll connect with multiple stakeholders throughout the day via phone and email to address inquiries and resolve any supply chain challenges.

This dynamic role offers a perfect blend of problem-solving, customer-centric interaction, and innovative thinking in a fun, high-performance environment.

To excel as a Full Time Purchasing & Inventory specialist at Barrett Petfood, you will need a diverse skill set that encompasses both technical and interpersonal capabilities. Strong planning skills are essential for effectively managing procurement and maintaining inventory levels in our fast-paced supply chain environment. Problem-solving abilities and solid judgment will enable you to navigate challenges and make informed decisions. Given the dynamic nature of the industry, adaptability to a changing environment is crucial.

Excellent communication skills will facilitate clear interactions with vendors and colleagues, while attention to detail ensures accuracy in records and processes. Additionally, exceptional organization and time management skills will help you prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently, all of which are vital for achieving success in this role while contributing to our customer-centric culture.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Planning Skills
• Problem Solving & Solid Judgement
• Adaptable to a changing environment
• Good Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Organization & Time Management

So, what do you think? If you feel this is the right job for you, go ahead and apply! We look forward to meeting you!

NOTICE - BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Barrett Petfood is committed to a safe workplace for all of our employees.

In connection with your employment with the Company, notice is hereby given that a
consumer report and/or investigative consumer report may be obtained from a
consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. These reports may contain
information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics and mode
of living, whichever are applicable. They may involve personal interviews with sources
such as your neighbors, friends or associates. The reports may also contain information
about you relating to your criminal history, credit history, driving and/or motor vehicle
records, education or employment history or other background checks.
You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after the receipt
of this notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative
consumer report. The scope of this notice and authorization is not limited to the present
and, if you are hired, will continue throughout the course of your employment and allow
the Company to conduct future screenings for retention, promotion or reassignment, as
permitted by law unless revoked by you in writing.