Farm & Ranch Buyer's Assistant [JHO]

Share your expertise in farming and ranching products, and make someone's day by helping the team that selects just the right products for our JAX customers! Join our local, family-owned company as a Full-Time Buyer's Assistant at our JAX Support Center location in Laporte, CO. Product training, pro-deals, and our employee discount mean you can try out items in order to increase your knowledge about the products we stock. Our Buyer's Assistant is responsible for providing outstanding service through making sure merchandise is entered correctly into JAX computer systems, tracking the flow of incoming purchase orders and product and outgoing payment of invoices, and checking on things like product descriptions, prices changes, and purchase orders so they are accurate for the best customer experience at our stores. Responsibilities include the following:Maintaining good relationships with vendors, buyers, and receiversIdentifying and resolving problems with purchase orders and invoicesCreating and editing purchase orders and item cards Ensuring payments are accurate and on timeResolving errors in deliveries and maintaining accurate records of products receivedContacting vendors to obtain informationReceiving and responding to phone and email communicationsAssisting Buyers in efforts to stay within inventory targets Quickly and correctly entering product information into the computer database Pulling information from various systems and sources for reportsCompleting forms, working with spreadsheets, and meeting deadlinesAuditing reports and systems for consistent and accurate data and record-keeping Communicating professionallyLearning about systems, technology and products to provide better answers to questionsTaking steps to advance teamwork and develop solid working relationships with co-workers Assisting in occasional shifting, moving or carrying of products to help with receiving or merchandising Assisting in inventory responsibilities This is an in-person position and is not remote. Work is based out of our Support Center in Laporte, CO and will require occasional trips to our stores to assist with staging or merchandising. All JAX employees are expected to provide top-notch customer service, and step up to do additional office, cleaning or reporting work as needed. Our ideal candidate has prior retail experience, and is willing to pitch-in where needed. Additional knowledge, skills or abilities include:At least one year of experience in a clerical or administrative rolePrevious experience in retail preferred, experience with ordering is a plus! Experience and knowledge of farming & ranching products and brands requiredComputer proficiency required An aptitude for numbers and accounting functions is essential Familiarity with both Mac and Windows, especially MS Excel Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and communicate well via phone or email Ability to shift, move or carry products or boxes required on occasion Works well with othersOrganizational skillsEngaging and positiveAttention to detail Schedule Requirements:Generally, M-F business hoursSome flexibility with schedule availablePay Range: $16.00 - $17.50 hourly Company Benefits:Jax Mercantile offers a variety of benefits and rewards for our employees. These include:Paid Time OffPaid Holidays 401K PlanEmployee DiscountAnniversary and Birthday Gift CardsMatching Gifts & DonationsTuition AssistanceCO2 Conservation CreditLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPeer Recognition ProgramsPaid Volunteer TimeReferral BonusCritical Illness InsuranceAccident InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance Pet InsuranceFull-Time employees also have the ability to elect medical, dental, and/or vision insurance. For over 60 years JAX has been providing customers with outstanding service with our passionate and expert staff. We are at work and still having fun!Please note that the pre-screening questions in the application process are important for screening purposes and may be the deciding factor in whether or not your application is forwarded for further review. JAX Mercantile is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.JAX Mercantile Co. is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/DisabledJAX Mercantile Co. is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

Created: 2026-04-02