Buyer

$54,000-$65,000 annually

All resumes sent to cogletree@chasestaffing.com

Job Purpose The purpose of the Buyer I is to ensure product availability through PO placement, management, and delivery into the DC network to maintain a high service level and achieve set inventory goals.

Be proactive and engaged in communicating with suppliers, peers, management, and other company divisions.

Works in lock step with Distribution Planners and Buyer II as well as the Demand team, Sourcing and Manufacturing, Logistics, and management.

Responsibilities Inventory Management Maintain an adequate supply of inventory to support the demand and safety stock for the DC network and limit backorders to ensure stated service level goal.

Work directly with Buyer I partners to communicate backorder recovery, critical POs, roll outs.

Know and maintain inventory targets for assigned DCs.

Review inventory turns to ensure DCs are not over stocked.

Work with peer Buyers on DC to DC inventory transfers to cover needs as needed. Issue Resolution Reviews identified shortcomings in current compliance processes, systems and procedures and works with guidance to ensure solution of ad hoc problems within the assigned unit/(sub)discipline Order Placement and Backorder Prevention Review reports and SAP alerts for all assigned products and expedite goods as necessary.

Work with Buyer I, Demand team and management on incoming inventory to determine as a team backorder recovery. Participate in backorder team meetings and help provide weekly backorder updates to ensure quick resolution on all products. Monitor all orders from order placement to receipt into the DC to ensure on-time delivery of product. Supplier and PO Management

Review all open POs for assigned materials on a weekly basis and contact suppliers regarding any past due POs.

Hold suppliers accountable to original PO delivery dates. Involve management and Sourcing/Manufacturing on late supplier details.

Hold regular calls with key suppliers with expectations around call details. Update PO dates as needed weekly to reflect accurate delivery information.

Behavioral Skills Collaborates Works in lock step with other Buying and Demand peers to ensure inventory is being used as efficient as possible to resolve backorders and stock our DCs. Gains trust and support of others.

Works cooperatively with others to get work done. Gains trust and support of their managers, peers, and other partners they work with. Maintains effective and open supplier relationships. Participates in necessary meetings.

Work with the Demand team on any large DC orders or any other DC demand related issues and opportunities.

Cultivates Innovation Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Identifies future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.

Possesses diverse thinking to promote innovative products or ideas. Adapts to future trends or threats to the business. Buyer I © 2020 Hay Group.

All Rights Reserved 2 Manages Complexity Makes sense of information that may be complex, ambiguous, and/or contradictory in order to effectively solve problems and keep the organization aligned with the GSC vision and strategy.

Demonstrates the ability to ask the right questions to accurately analyze situations. Identifies data sources that will assist in solving problems.

Evaluates the pros and cons, risks and benefits of different solution options and seeks guidance for solutions.

Situational Adaptability Changes and adjusts in real-time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Picks up on situational queues and adjusts in the moment.

Understands that different situations may require different approaches. Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. Drives Results Possesses the drive, energy, tenacity, and stress tolerance to achieve personal and business standards of excellence.

Completes work assignments promptly and efficiently. Reviews tasks and prioritizes as Technical Skills Process and Systems Knowledge Analyze and utilize system and other data to identify and resolve issues and work proactively to prevent future issues. Utilize trained tools inside and outside of SAP to identify and resolve issues within day-to day planning.

Understand the entire purchasing process from order placement to receipt into the DC and when intervention is needed. Computer skills Supports business processes without supervision by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages, while providing technical guidance as needed.

Detail Orientation Thoroughly execute all planning functions, including investigations, problem solving, and communication. Analytical Skills Ability to look at large amounts of data and break it down into necessary and meaningful business information. Includes strong ability to work within MS Excel and SAP.

Can navigate through SAP and reports with ease.

Education

General Education Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain or Operations Management

Experience General Experience 0 years' experience in Supply Planning, Purchasing or Buying Managerial Experience Non-Additional Information

Attendance is an essential function of the job.

CHASE provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as disabled veteran, marital status or any other legally- protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws. In addition, CHASE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location.

CHASE is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities.

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