Inventory Planner/Buyer

About the role

As an Inventory Planner/Buyer at W.W. Williams, you are responsible for planning and replenishment of parts and/or new product inventory for centrally managed inventory product lines and products. You will coordinate with Company parts departments to source parts, negotiate purchase terms, and manage vendor relationships to obtain high levels of parts availability at the optimum level of investment in inventory.

Responsibilities

• Places inventory stock orders for centrally managed product lines and products.
• Executes promotional buys working with Marketing.
• Assists in developing and continuously reviews inventory stocking level strategies and implements strategy improvements.
• Supports Parts Managers and Parts Departments in achieving high levels off-the-shelf parts availability at the optimum level of inventory investment.
• Analyzes and repositions surplus inventory.
• Manages vendor return programs and optimizes use of return allowances.
• Works closely and communicates effectively with vendors, Parts Managers and Sales Representatives, to evaluate, coordinate, negotiate and execute inventory purchases obtaining the most desirable terms from vendors and the best value for the Company.
• Provides analysis and reporting including ad-hoc reporting on metrics related to inventory and Parts Department Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• 8 Paid Holidays & 1 Paid Wellness Day
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Company Paid Training
• Growth & Company Match

About The Company

W.W. Williams was founded in Columbus, Ohio, in 1912. Today, The W.W. Williams Companies have a broad portfolio of businesses located throughout the U.S. and Mexico, including CT Power and Guaranteed Truck Service. W.W. Williams offers a full range of industry-leading products, while providing technical/mechanical service and repair, remanufacturing, and warehouse/supply chain management solutions to a varied customer base.

Our products and services include diesel engines, transmissions, heavy-duty truck repair, transport refrigeration, power generation, and third-party supply chain logistics services. Our customers include on-highway truck fleets, off-highway equipment users, data centers, hospitals, Department of Defense OEMs, vehicle OEMs, U.S. Military, and boat owners.

What began as a small family-owned business has evolved into one of the nation's most diversified solutions providers. We are relentlessly dedicated to helping our customers achieve maximum uptime. From single trucking to cranes to fleet management to power generators to military and commercial packaging — consider it done.

We are Genuine. Honest. Passionate. That's not a slogan, it's a mantra. Everyone who wears the W.W. Williams name — from service technicians to advisors to business executives — is committed to getting the job done right, the first time around. Our people are our greatest assets; we support our team with access to world-class training and development opportunities.

W.W. Williams is one of the nation’s largest sales and service networks of industrial power products. With multiple locations across the U.S. and Mexico, we are dedicated to providing highly professional service and strong relationships with our customers. Join us for a career where you'll grow both personally and professionally in a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.