Distribution Buyer
3 months ago
Maintain customer service levels and minimize inventory dollar investment by managing appropriate inventory levels across multiple warehouse locations. Prepare purchase orders and warehouse transfers, adding new items to inventory, maintaining information systems, and historical references. Conduct a consistent inventory analysis and vendor review.
Position Attributes
Multitasking
Organization
Analytical
Communication
Work well in a team environment
Taking initiative
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Purchase inventory by preparing and submitting purchase orders
Manage existing inventory with an emphasis on a high rate of turn and open to buy dollars
Stock balance via transfer orders between warehouse locations
Identify and recommend new items by investigating potential suppliers; researching the competition, market trends, profitability and item availability
Assist to resolve shipment discrepancies by mediating vendor/manufacturing issues
Maintain existing and seek out new vendor partnerships
Prepare and present reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends
Maintain competitive product pricing by negotiating buying programs and costs
Assist in the coordination of the annual dealer show
Expectations
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Be proficient with Excel and internal software systems
Seasonal travel to trade shows
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
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