Part-Time Purchasing Assistant
Location: Lafayette, LA (Corporate HQ)
Department: Purchasing
Reports To: Buyer
About Golfballs.com
Golfballs.com is a leader in customized golf gear and
corporate gifting, serving customers and top brands worldwide. Our team is
committed to quality, innovation, and an exceptional customer experience. We’re
looking for a Part-Time Purchasing Assistant who is detail-oriented,
organized, and eager to learn. This position is ideal for a current college
student pursuing a degree in Accounting, Business, or Supply Chain Management
who wants hands-on experience in a fast-paced, professional environment.
Position Summary
The Part-Time Purchasing Assistant will support the
Buyer and Purchasing team in managing purchase orders, coordinating inventory,
and maintaining data accuracy across systems such as Great Plains, Power BI,
and our eCommerce platforms. This role plays a key part in ensuring the
accuracy of vendor, cost, and inventory information while providing real-world
exposure to business operations and accounting systems.
Key Responsibilities
Purchase Order Support
- Verify
and input purchase orders into Great Plains and related systems.
- Review
PO details for accuracy and communicate with vendors or internal teams to
resolve discrepancies.
- Assist
the Buyer with vendor communication and delivery timelines.
- Coordinate
with the Receiving Team to clarify PO allocation questions.
Inventory & Reporting
- Review
Receiving Reports (Power BI) to confirm inventory accuracy.
- Support
monthly Canada Receiving Reports by identifying new or overrun items to be
created or updated on the site.
- Assist
with periodic inventory audits and ensure product data accuracy.
- Help
maintain active/out-of-stock reports and remove discontinued products as
needed.
Accounting & System Coordination
- Assist
with creating custom Retail Store items and POs in Great Plains for
Accounting
- Support
cost adjustments and data corrections as requested.
- Monitor
and resolve Dynamics/DEO link errors impacting orders or inventory.
- Help
maintain synchronization between Great Plains, Power BI, and eCommerce
systems.
Qualifications
- Currently
pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or
Supply Chain Management.
- Strong
attention to detail and comfort working with data.
- Proficient
in Microsoft Excel; exposure to Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or
Power BI is a plus.
- Excellent
communication and problem-solving skills.
- Reliable,
organized, and eager to learn in a professional environment.
Schedule & Compensation
- Part-time,
approximately 20–30 hours per week.
- Flexible
scheduling around class commitments.
- Competitive
hourly pay based on experience and education level.
Why Join Golfballs.com
- Gain
real-world experience in purchasing, accounting, and inventory operations.
- Work
in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with exposure to multiple
business systems.
- Opportunity
for growth and long-term career development within the company.
- Employee
discounts on top golf brands and personalized gear.
