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The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.\nSummary\nThis role provides essential support to the Purchasing Agent, managing purchasing operations across multiple customer accounts and product brands.\nDuties and Responsibilities\nThe following tasks provide essential backup support to the Purchasing Agent:\nOrder Processing & Data Management: Ensure data consistency and identify potential issues on Make Up Orders (MUO’s) submitted by the sales and planning teams. Process and revise Purchase Orders (PO’s) in Jesta and PLM for changes related to style, color, or delivery.\nWorkflow Coordination: Track and follow up on required approvals (e.g., factory approval, FOB price, OTB threshold, LDP price) from various departments to facilitate the official processing of orders through Jesta and PLM.\nCommunication & Issue Resolution: Serve as a key point of contact to extensively communicate with overseas offices and internal departments (Compliance, QC, Sales, Planning, Sourcing, Product Coordinator, Merchandising) to address and resolve various issues, including packaging inquiries.\nDocument Management: Prepare and print necessary documentation, including Make Up Orders, worksheets, Buying Confirmations, and Purchase Orders.\nAdministrative Support: Check and respond to incoming emails by prioritizing them based on the urgency of the matter.\nSpecification Compliance: Request necessary sketch updates to align with customer specifications.\nAdditional Duties\nCoordinate order booking with overseas offices following Sourcing's guidance when needed.\nReview Buying Confirmations (BC’s) to verify that delivery dates meet the deadlines set by the Sales team when needed.\nManage order adjustments by updating for shortages, overages, delivery date changes, and cancellations.\nAssist with cross-training new employees within the department.\nQualifications:\nAssociate's Degree\n1-2 years of experience in purchasing.\nBilingual: English/Spanish.\nPreferred Skills:\nProficiency in Essentus, PLM, and Business Objective systems.\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and report generation) and Google Docs.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nStrong interpersonal and customer service skills.\nExceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\nAbility to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.\nAbility to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.\nWhat’s In It For You?\nComprehensive Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans designed to keep you and your family healthy and thriving.\nFinancial Security: Secure your future with our 401(k) retirement plan (including a discretionary company match) plus company-provided Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.\nWork-Life Balance: Take the time you need to recharge with generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and a full schedule of paid Holidays.\nGrowth & Support: We invest in your potential through our Tuition Reimbursement program for continuous learning and provide 24/7 personal support via our Member Assistance Program (MAP).\nTeam Culture: Join a community that celebrates your hard work with regular Associate Engagement Events, ranging from seasonal celebrations to on-site wellness activities.\nExclusive Style Perks: Look your best for less with generous Associate Clothing Discounts across all our company stores and e-commerce sites.\nLegal Disclaimer:\nPerry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. 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