Replenishment Buyer

Job Description

Responsible for reviewing assigned Suppliers and Items to replenish stock into multiple Distribution Centers in order to maintain and improve service levels within established Inventory levels and planning guidelines. Execute established Buying Cycle for assigned suppliers to review suggested items for purchase using both an MRP and Legacy computer system. This requires good decision-making and organizational skills. Ability, knowledge and understanding of the buying processes outlined within the Hardgoods Purchasing Guidelines and Standards to make sure Buying Cycles are followed and consistently working to improve processes as needed. Adhere to a Day in the Life procedure, to include placing vendor orders on time and per standards. Review of all JDA/Blue Yonder loads for assigned vendors on a daily basis. Confirming all purchase orders placed on time and within set guidelines. Expediting Purchase Orders and updating information within set guidelines. Review and redeployment of surplus inventory. Resolving invoice discrepancies and working with accounts payable as needed. Work with Distribution Centers to resolve receiving discrepancies Evaluate fill rates and days on hand for assigned suppliers and items and work with buying center management to improve levels. Manage daily, weekly and monthly MRP reports for assigned suppliers and items.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 2 years work experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of outside vendors, management and associates.
• Ability to enter and update continuous data into relevant computer program
• 8 hours a day via keyboard and mouse

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/BA in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting or similar discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in a purchasing or inventory management environment is a plus.
• Microsoft PC skills in Excel are a plus along with Google applications (Sheets, Drive, Gmail)
• Knowledge of JDA/Blue Yonder, similar MRP systems, or SAP software
• Strong Customer Service Skills

Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees. Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment.