Senior Supply Chain Buyer

2 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States Spectrum Brands Full time

Senior Buyer/Planner

Job Overview

The Senior Buyer/Planner plays a pivotal role in the procurement of door hardware, doors, frames, and related components to fulfill customer demands. This position involves strategic planning of purchases, leveraging insights from sales forecasts, historical data, and previous buying behaviors, while ensuring the quality and pricing of merchandise meet company standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Sales Analysis: Monitor and evaluate sales data, market trends, and economic indicators to predict consumer purchasing patterns, ensuring optimal inventory levels are maintained.
  • Inventory Management: Generate various inventory valuation reports and ensure purchases are made at the most advantageous prices while adhering to specifications and quality standards.
  • Vendor Negotiation: Engage in negotiations regarding pricing, payment terms, discounts, and logistics with suppliers to secure favorable agreements.
  • Import Coordination: Manage all necessary documentation for imports, ensuring accurate receipt of goods and proper inventory costing within the ERP system.
  • System Administration: Oversee the operation of RX MRP/ERP software to streamline procurement processes.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with sales and purchasing teams to gather insights on customer preferences and address any quality issues with suppliers.
  • Inventory Audits: Conduct weekly commodity inventory cycle counts to identify products for markdowns, discontinuation, or write-offs.
  • Team Engagement: Participate in meetings with sales and marketing teams to discuss new product introductions.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Business Management, or equivalent experience, is required. Candidates should possess 5-7 years of procurement or import experience within a manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills

  • Strong interpersonal and customer-focused approach.
  • Self-driven with excellent presentation and negotiation capabilities.
  • Robust analytical and problem-solving skills, along with financial acumen.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Sage/SAP is preferred.

Work Environment

This role is typically performed in a standard office setting.



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