Senior Buyer

Maxxon Corporation

BENEATH IT ALL, MAXXON DELIVERS.

Senior Buyer

Since 1972, we’ve been the leader in underlayment, having pioneered Gyp-Crete – the most widely used underlayment anywhere. We continue to innovate new products and push the flooring industry standards to new heights. Our commitment to excellence doesn’t stop there – from support to applications, we’re with you every step of the way. 

Our Opportunity

The Senior Buyer is responsible for leading the coordination of buying, inventory management and demand planning functions across Maxxon’s product lines and sales channels.

As the Senior Buyer, you will play a crucial role in managing our procurement processes and collaborating on the development of our inventory control systems. Your expertise will contribute to the efficiency of our operations and ensure that we have the right products at the right time while minimizing costs. The Senior Buyer will also be responsible for ensuring proper in-stock rates, turn-times and other KPI’s are developed and delivered.

The Senior Buyer will work with the Vice President of Operations to develop processes to provide accurate forecasting and reduce obsolete inventory. In addition, this person will work collaboratively with vendors and internal stakeholders to identify gaps and opportunities, then develop plans to help support anticipated sales growth.

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for understanding and monitoring the raw materials market to identify opportunities in pricing and availability and to mitigate risks from volatile pricing and availability. The qualified candidate will be an integral member of the Operations team, reporting to the Vice President of Operations.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Demand Planning: Collaborate with VP of Operations, Product Manager and sales leaders to ensure proper inventory levels and to identify the proper demand needed for seasonal trends. Manage order flow to ensure inventory is maintained to the optimum level to support sales forecasts and to maximize the customer experience.
• Inventory Management: Collaborate in the build out of Maxxon’s inventory management system. Identify inefficiencies and develop strategies to mitigate them with the operations team. Drive to a scalable nationwide inventory model. Monitor and maintain inventory levels across sites. This includes managing the raw materials and production of Maxxon owned inventory, including powders, sound mat and ventilation products.
• Inventory Control: Coordinate and document inventory counts across inventory sites. Work with Maxxon’s controller to audit for inconsistencies. Perform quarterly physical counts across inventory sites to collaborate with site personnel to understand inventory concerns and questions to drive toward better process optimization strategies.
• Inventory Performance Analysis: Identify and document cost reduction opportunities and communicate them to key internal stakeholders.
• Vendor Relationships: Foster relationships with key vendor partners to develop strategic partnerships that will support anticipated sales growth.
• Data Integrity: Manage and maintain product information in Salesforce and other software platforms to support accurate product data for price lists, product costing analysis, logistics, etc.
• Supply Chain Risk Management: Work with VP of Operations and Product Manager to analyze, identify, and propose mitigations to reduce both short-term and lifecycle quality and material availability risks for new product bills of material.
• Sales & Purchase Order Processing: Act as a backstop for sales order and purchase order entry, as well as order fulfillment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline with a minimum of 3 years related experience in the industry.
• Strong business knowledge and experience, with the ability to provide reporting and analysis of purchasing and inventory trends.
• Skills in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating a wide variety of activities; developing, implementing and communicating policies and procedures throughout an organization.
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to collaborate with internal leaders and external partners.
• An adaptable mindset with the ability to multi-task; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving work environment while also driving toward clarity and solutions.
• Integrity, credibility, a sensible risk-taking mindset, proactive leadership, and a forward-thinking, strategic mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing or distribution inventory management experience
• Salesforce and/or Great Plains experience
• Inventory Management Software experience

What’s In It For Me?

• Our team is extremely talented, passionate and supportive
• We promote and support balance, family, wellness and giving back to our community
• We support continued professional development
• Total compensation package with market competitive salary, benefits and growth opportunities

Sound Like You?

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