Buyer

Responsibilities

• Superior customer service! Where going above and beyond is the norm.
• Minimize inventory costs and maximize profit margins.
• A professional presence that creates trust and credibility.
• Analyze multiple reports, systems and databases to check inventory levels across all affiliate stocking locations to ensure items are properly stocked.
• Calculates and enters in stock replenishment orders to send to suppliers within parameters of the company ERP System and vendor policies.
• Processes branch requisitions, customer direct deliveries and purchase orders through ERP operating system.
• Prepare information, reports, and presentation materials, contributing to the organization's overall success.
• Resolves customer back-order issues in a timely manner and in the most cost-effective way.
• Processes inventory returns to vendors for credit for excess, overstock or incorrect inventory.
• Maximizes all available pricing and freight discount programs for inbound stock purchase orders.
• Works closely with multiple departments to remedy discrepancies regarding inbound and outbound purchase orders.
• Investigate and identify where quantity and pricing do not align with demand or goals.
• Tracks and updates scheduling of all purchase orders.
• Captures and communicates inventory levels of promotional items to Product Managers and Sales staff.
• Maintains accurate pricing updates with Suppliers.
• Negotiates additional discounts beyond the standard to maximize profitability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, and 2+ years experience in related field or 5+ years of experience in planning, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data and trend analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).
• High level of knowledge of demand-based inventory forecasting systems.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with multiple departments, independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to deep dive into our process to understand how our inventory model and programming work.
• Ability to analyze and convert raw data into actionable information to upgrade our decision making.
• Exhibit strong decision-making skills, excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented and proactive.
• Experience using an ERP system.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Data and trend analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).
• Inventory forecasting systems.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• ERP system experience.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule
Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation
Competitive Pay
Growth opportunity locally & nationally (we promote from within! )
Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with Company Match
PPO Medical, Vision, and Company Paid Dental
Company Paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, EAP
Voluntary Employee/Spouse/Child Life Insurance; Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness Insurance
Work out of our Novi office with all new modern furnishings & equipment

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

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