Buying Specialist

This position is on-site 100% of the time (225 Ottley Dr. Northeast, Atlanta, GA).  There are no remote/hybrid options.

Our client, a leading designer and manufacturer of plush toys for the gift and souvenir market, is seeking a Buying Specialist.  Their products are sold via 3^rd party sales agents or their own direct sales force. Their product range is wide and often customized. Products are inventoried and the ability to fill customer orders on an ongoing basis is a key success factor. They have three physical locations in US and shared services such as Finance in Atlanta, GA. Their headquarters is in Denmark. There is a strong ambition for growth over the next 5 years.

The Buying Specialist will analyze inventory needs, order products and work with their agent in China to secure products, ensure quality, advise on container plans and track shipped containers. The Buying Specialist will also maintain the master datasets on the ERP system and Excel spreadsheets facilitating communication through data quality. This role will identify and propose risk mitigation strategies within a global supply chain environment.

They have an exciting year planned for 2023 and we hope you that you can join their busy Procurement team.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs to keep and fill procurement pipeline; secure fulfillment & sales ambitions
• Creates & maintains Purchase Orders and system’s record keeping
• Maintain ERP system and spreadsheets with prices, delivery dates, supplier agreements, product packaging, and inner and outer quantities for products
• Plan and schedule shipments from Asia to our US warehouse
• Provide clarity on the status of all current purchase orders and projections for upcoming needs
• Ensure correct inbounding of product to warehouse and ERP system
• Communicate and coordinate factory payment needs with Finance Team
• Request and monitor wires for goods shipped and deposits
• Liaise with Sales and Product teams for new products and factory samples

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Work on-site (no remote/hybrid options) at 225 Ottley Dr. Northeast, Atlanta, GA

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply change management or related field.
• Five plus years of buying experience.
• Travel to Asia 2 times a year for a week at a time & travel to Portland, Oregon 2-3 times a year for several days.
• Experience with MS Business Central or similar ERP.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (for example, VLookup, linked spreadsheets)
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Knowledgeable in all areas of buying and supply chain procedures
• Ability to perform as a team player, interacting positively with all levels of management and support personnel.
• Ability to maintain objectivity while performing multiple tasks while under pressure to meet customer requirements; self-motivated; takes initiative.
• Ability to analyze a problem and recommend solutions.
• Ability to listen and understand information and communicate the same.
• Must be results oriented, customer focused, and exhibit good interpersonal skills.

Offering:

• 70-80K annual Salary
• 401K
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance