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Ernest

Purchasing Assistant

Ernest, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193

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Position Title:

Expeditor (Purchasing Assistant)

Location:

Salt Lake City, UT

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Pay Range:

$23.00/hr – $27.00/hr

Role Summary As an Expeditor, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the buying process that fuels our operations and drives exceptional customer experiences. If you’re detail‑oriented, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and love working cross‑functionally, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do:

Manage and update key reports like the open order and purchase order follow‑up reports—ensuring information is always accurate and actionable.

Confirm and expedite orders daily to ensure on‑time deliveries.

Collaborate with Merchandisers, Warehouse, Accounts Payable, and CRM’s (sales) to identify and resolve any issues quickly.

Communicate directly with suppliers to maintain alignment and reinforce our high standards.

Coordinate inbound freight schedules and maintain delivery logs (as applicable by location).

Act as a key connector between Merchandising, Sales, and Customer Service on delivery or supplier performance matters.

What You Bring:

Experience navigating fast‑paced, cross‑functional environments, with a strong ability to coordinate across departments and keep processes on track.

Experience in a purchasing or buying‑related environment is a plus.

Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.

Clear, professional communicator.

Comfortable juggling multiple priorities under pressure.

Familiar with Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office tools.

Team‑first mentality with a problem‑solving mindset.

Experience in packaging, procurement, or distribution is a plus.

Why Work at Ernest? Because here, your betterment is part of our business model. We’ve built a culture around connection, development, and doing work that matters. When you grow, we all grow. That’s the Ernest way.

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Purchasing, Distribution, and Supply Chain

Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Packaging and Containers Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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